They have only gone and done it!!

They have only gone and done it!!

Posted 8th September 2023

With this being the new academic year, college student know have the knowledge if they have passed or not. Many of our young people have walked away from college with their SVQ or NC qualifications. Which is a massive achievement and everyone in the National House Project and Midlothian Council are delighted with their achievement.

However one of our community members has only gone an passed her HND in Child Care, and has graduation later on this year, were they have invited some of her cheerleaders to attend. This has been an intensive journey for this young person, and even with all of the life struggles they stayed focused in achieving their goal. You should be so proud of yourself.

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