You Can Definitely Make It

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The Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, hosted by the DC Adult and Family Literacy Coalition (DC-AFLC), began Monday, September 21, with an essay contest and celebration.

Any adult learner studying in an adult basic education (ABE), family literacy, english as a second language (ESL), or GED program in DC could enter the contest.

The contest was judged in five categories: basic/beginning learner, intermediate learner, advanced learner, english as a second language learner, and essays in spanish.

Katrina McKinney, a SEM participant won the intermediate learner essay category!

“I just came from the heart and talked about my experiences and what has helped me meet my goals of obtaining employment, taking care of family, taking care of self,” says Katrina. In regards to how SEM has helped her along the way, Katrina says, “no matter how tough it gets, you want to quit, you want to leave, but when you have an environment of people who you feel care … I think  I’ve had a pretty good amount of support since I’ve been here, and I think that’s what’s really driving me.”

When asked to give advice to fellow adult learners, Katrina says, “come to Southeast Ministry prepared, communication is key. If you make others aware of what your weaknesses are, what your strengths are, and what your obstacles are, you can definitely make it.”

 

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