Theresa Vaughan
After the birth of her son, four years ago Theresa looked back at her career path and decided that she would make some changes and challenge herself to improve her education and job prospects. Realising the benefits that a College education would have, she investigated what her options would be to develop her future career plans.
The fashion conscious, 21 year old, from Leigh, had a creative eye and was interested in the arts. In 2006 she enrolled on to a floristry course at Wigan and Leigh College that would help her confidence and get back into education. With the support of funding for her course through the College Theresa was able to send her son to nursery whilst she attended her classes and successfully completed her NVQ in Floristry. She thoroughly enjoyed the College’s atmosphere and made the decision that after the summer break she would continue on to the Level 3 National Certificate in Floristry which provided her with the skills to create professional floral arrangements for occasions such as wedding bouquets, funeral wreaths and commercial displays.
Theresa is still continuing her educational journey and has recently completed the first year of her two year course in 3D Design with Interior Design that covers subjects such as design, isometric drawing, textiles and architecture, commenting that although the course is more in-depth and intense it was very enjoyable and she can’t wait for the second year to start.
Speaking about her experiences Theresa said, ‘As an adult returning to College I wanted a course that would fit in with my son but also get a good qualification. I chose the 3D Interior Design course as it was varied and had lots to offer. My future plans are to go to university studying textiles and hope to open my own business designing and making my own handbags and 3D textiles.’
Outside of College Theresa spends time with her son and also loves to dance – especially ballroom and latin and has taken part in formation team dancing. |
