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Newham women inspired and empowered at Education and Training Fair

Monday 7 April 2008

Over two hundred women from Newham’s diversecommunities came together for an empowering Education and Training Fair at Forest Gate Youth Zone on Wednesday 2 April.

The event, organized by the University of East London (UEL) in collaboration with Newham Council and Newham Asian Women’s Project, offered inspiration, information and guidance on educational opportunities and community services in and around the borough. 

Activities included start-up business advice and the opportunity to browse exhibitions and information stalls. A wide variety of fun and informative workshops were also available, covering topics including healthy eating, dance exercise, CV writing and accessing educational opportunities.

Jasbir Panesar, Community Development Co-ordinator at the University of East London, has successfully organised a series of Education and Training Fairsover the past few years, and has been impressed by the growing interest in the community.

Jasbir said: "I was really pleased to see such a wide mix of communities at the event, coming together and feeling at ease. The workshops were extremely well attended and lots of people seemed very keen on the idea of progressing their education.”

UEL is running a new six-week short course, Looking for a direction into further study, aimed at building confidence and offering guidance for anyone interested in pursuing further educational training courses. The first session will take place on Thursday 24 April. For further details, call 020 8223 4354 or e-mail advisors@uel.ac.uk.

For details and pictures contact Daniel Cherry: 020 8223 2194

Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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