Scarborough mum goes back to college during pandemic

Samantha Jennings decided to retrain during lockdown.

Samantha Jennings, 44 from Scarborough had previously studied for a qualification in hairdressing and now she is studying Business and Enterprise at Scarborough TEC.

She said: “I have suffered from Fibromyalgia and ME and during the lockdown I was helping my children to learn from home. I realised that helping them had really inspired me to want to do something that was putting my brain to good use.

“I’d previously studied for a qualification in Hairdressing but I wanted to move into a management role and when I looked at Scarborough TEC’s prospectus I knew straight away that Business & Enterprise was something I wanted to do.

“I’m really enjoying it and I’ve made some lovely friends already. I’m feeling very positive about the future and I really want to continue in education.

“It’s been really hard with Covid, but the staff are so supportive and there's a lot of smart technology. You can see that the college has put a lot of money and effort into supporting students.

“I would have loved for my eldest son to have come to a college like this. They help you grow and give you a sense of independence and confidence that you will get to where you want to be.”

Samantha's story is highlighted by Scarborough TEC during Colleges Week, which ends today.

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