LOCAL residents from the Lithgow region have taken full advantage of what the University of Western Sydney College has on offer and have joined in a workshop designed to build confidence and communication skills.
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Over two days students took part in classes that focussed on strategies to overcome personal barriers that may be holding them back from reaching full potential.
Day two focussed on the avoidance of common traps people fall into when communication is the key to success.
The class was a mix across all generations, from 16 to 76, and each participant took something different from the workshop to benefit them on their life’s journey.
From those who want to present themselves better at interviews to those who wish to work in dramatic arts, there was a balance of back grounds and all recommended it to future students.
Terese Nicholson and Zac Palmer used the information to progress in the arts sector while Lorraine Taylor thought she could use some help in presenting herself to future employers.
“A bonus of this workshop is you get to talk to a career advisor when you complete the course,” Zac said.
“At the end of the day this course will give me an idea of what I want to do and the confidence to do it.”
“It is a genuine way to boost your confidence,” Terese added.
“Currently I am at TAFE but this course has taught me how to approach life after TAFE and get into the line of work I want.”
“I am from a musical background,” Lorraine said.
“I teach music and found this course has helped me see a different approach to teaching.
“It’s different to what I have done in the past and it’s good to take new ways and apply them to current ways.
“This course has shown me how to be confident in my choices and future employment opportunities.”
With the workshop facilitated by local psychotherapist and educator Joanne Murray and professional performance coach Barbara Warren participants left the workshop feeling inspired, armed with an abundance of confidence and a few little tricks that will take them to the next level of whatever it is they wish to achieve.
“Part of this workshop can be very confronting for students,” Barbara said.
“It would be easy for students to run than to participate for it does put them in vulnerable positions.
“The great thing is everyone in the class stepped up to the mark and took hold with both hands to complete the course.
“I admire the way everyone in this class regardless of the age respected each other’s story and worked in harmony all day.
“They are brave people looking foe the next chapter in their lives and I wish them every success.
“Bravo to them and UWS for giving the students and me the opportunity to work together.”