Llanelli SMART Success

THE Llanelli SMART project has seen its students reach their full potential.

 
The project is run by Llanellitown.com’s main sponsors Jobforce Wales, in partnership with Carmarthenshire Council’s Youth Service, with the aim of getting young people aged 14-16 years living in the Llanelli area to achieve success in a new learning environment.

A celebration day was held on Thursday July 15 at Pembrey Country Park to celebrate the young people’s achievements and to present them with their certificates. Young people received OCN qualifications and Prince’s Trust Awards.

The project has enabled the young people to develop essential skills, confidence, self esteem and respect towards others.

Lindsey Thomas, Llanelli SMART Manager said:
“The SMART staff has seen a dramatic improvement in the young people; they’ve worked so hard to get to where they are today and we are very proud of what they’ve all achieved.”

Most improved student award went to 16 year old Alisha Llewellyn from Bryn and Keanu Johnstone aged 16 from Tyisha was presented with the student of the year award. Keanu added:
“I’ve really enjoyed my time with the Llanelli SMART team and I feel ready to face my next challenge.

“Knowing that there are services out there to help you learn and develop outside of school is very reassuring and without the help and support I received at SMART, I don’t think I would be in the position I am today.”