Career dreams get the go-ahead
Melin Homes has given a big cash boost to two of its residents who are working hard to achieve their career dreams.
Thanks to Melin’s Education bursary Jay Simons, from Abersychan and Angela McCafferty from Cwmbran are on their way to reaching higher education or vocational qualifications.
Jay Simons, 35, was a cleaner all her life until she finally got the opportunity to pursue her goal of studying psychology. Thanks to a £1000 grant she has now started a Higher Education Diploma in Psychology and aims to help young people who have problems with drug and alcohol misuse.
Angela McCafferty is a 38-year-old single mother of three, and was awarded £800 to help her get qualifications enabling her to work in schools improving the fitness levels of youngsters.
Councillor Gwyneira Clarke, Executive Member for Housing and Community Safety, presented the cheques.