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William's Story

Picture of William I returned to learning as an adult because I felt inadequate when it came to English and IT skills. Having an Alexa gave me the confidence to find out more about it.

I have taken part in lots of learning and have completed SQA Communications Level 2, ICT level 2 and 3 and recently joined the Adult Learners Forum for Aberdeenshire.

I left school with no qualifications, barely able to read and spelling was just a no, no. These programmes have given me an insight into the things I missed at school, being dyslexic and having to sit at the back of the class in my school days. My learning achievements have given me a massive boost in confidence – I wish I did it forty years ago.

The benefits now are I can pick up a digital device and I can find out how to spell words, what they mean and access information I need to find out about the things I am interested in.

As an adult learning Ambassador with ALFA, I hope to inspire others to give it a go.

I would encourage others to give adult learning a go. My motto is: Pick up the phone, get your foot in the door and try it!