Simon Weston inspires NULC students to reach their potential

NULC welcomed Falklands War veteran Simon Weston OBE into the College today where he shared his inspirational life story to staff and students.

 

As part of the College’s Retention, Achievement and Progression (RAP) week, Simon was invited to come and talk about how he has turned his experiences into a life of helping others.

 

Each term the students can sample new activities, find out more about careers and listen to inspirational speakers during RAP week, which could help them shape their own careers as well as take part in new experiences.

 

David Matthews, Director of Learner Engagements and Partnerships at NULC, said: “We are delighted that Simon kindly agreed to come and talk to our students. He is a truly amazing person and the students benefited greatly from hearing his story.

 

“The students present during his talk said how inspirational he was and will now go on to apply the same positivity that Simon showed to their own life and careers.”

 

Students had the opportunity to ask questions about his charitable work as well as openly questioning him about his personal experiences since he was badly injured aboard the Sir Galahad troop carrier in 1982. Simon also spoke about his medical treatment and what lies in the future for him with his continued rehabilitation.

 

Simon also urged students to achieve their own dreams and reach their potential by working hard.

 

Ed Bailey, a second year public services student at the College, said: “Simon was very inspirational and his story was extremely moving. It bought me back down to earth and has now motivated me to work hard and to do well to enable to me to achieve my dream of joining the police force.”