A second Loughborough College student has been named as a finalist in the Pride of Charnwood Awards.
Megan Langham works, unpaid, at Thorpe House Care Home in Loughborough and has been shortlisted in the Caring For Others category.
The 18 year old joins fellow College student Leah Bartlett, who is in line for the Personal Achievement Award.
Megan began working at the care home in September as part of Loughborough College’s Supported Internship programme, a course for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) which aims to bridge the gap from education into employment.
“Megan has additional learning needs and was very nervous about the obstacles she would need to overcome to settle into a workplace for the first time,” said Amanda Hearne, Lead Job Coach for Bridge to Work at Loughborough College, who nominated Megan for the Award.
“Her work can be challenging but Megan has approached it with determination, diligence and maturity, regardless of the difficulties she encounters.
“Consequently, Megan has make a positive impact on both residents and staff at the care home. She has formed exceptionally good relationships with the people she looks after, who often comment on her lovely attitude.
“Megan really has embraced her role as a care worker with enthusiasm and I am delighted she has been shortlisted for this award.”
The Supported Internship programme at Loughborough College is for 16-24 year olds with SEND who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. The course combines academic study (Maths, English and Employability Skills) with a long-term work placement. Support is in place at all times by fully trained Job Coaches and the aim is for the young person to make the transition from education into paid work.
To find out more go to:https://www.loucoll.ac.uk/courses/special-educational-needs-and-disabili...