I am no longer afraid of computers
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I ran into difficulties when I lost my job, which I had for many years. I tried to find new work, but it was hopeless – nobody was interested in a man in his late fifties. It was difficult, since I am responsible for my family, including our handicapped daughter. Everything is up to me.

The employment office told me about Kofoeds School. It sounded strange, but I decided to go there anyway. What a pleasant surprise! I met a warm-hearted social worker who informed me about the possibilities offered by the school. I decided to enroll immediately.

I started with the course „Basic PC work“ where I met a lot of other excited students. The atmosphere in the classroom was very pleasant. The students were friendly and we had a warm and patient teacher. I learned a lot on the course.

Now I know, that a mouse doesn't only run in the attic, but is also a PC component ... and I am no longer afraid afraid of computers.

-- Antonin, student at Kofoeds School, Trinec, Czech republic



I am here mostly for the social part
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It was my neighbour who told me about Kofoeds School, and I started coming here about half a year ago. Before that I was mostly at home by myself. My health is not so good, and I am trying to obtain an early pension. But I would like more things to happen.

Now I go to the Production Workshop every day, which I like very much. We have various tasks, for example counting raw plugs and making ash trays for The Danish Railways – that kind of work. Most of the work is of a nature, which allows you to talk while working.

I am here mostly for the social part. It is nice to be here. You get to know other people, and time passes quickly. I have made quite a few friends here.

-- Claus Andersen, student at Kofoeds School Copenhagen, Denmark



I started to believe in myself
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I am a mother of a 5 year-old child. My maternity leave finished, but the company I worked in ended its activities so I had no job to come back to.

My child is often ill, and I have tried for some time to get a job I can do from home. But in vain.

I began to loose my interest and energy for hobbies and self-education because of my family and health situation. Because of lack of time, exhaustion, tiredness, and since I only have money for basic needs and antidepressive pills.

Then I learned about Kofoeds School. I come here twice a week now. I didn’t know how to use a computer, so I chose a PC course, and I follow a course in pottery. Working with pottery has been a dream for me since I was a child, and now it will come true!

Now I look forward to be helpful in our household, for my little boy and perhaps in my future job. Because of the kind approach of the teachers and my new knowledge I started to believe in myself, and I have found myself again.

-- Lada, student at Kofoeds School Ostrava, Czech republic


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