Raglan Lions helps student graduate with a Diploma in Information, Communications & Technology
BRADLEIGH CROSS
From an early age Bradleigh developed a great interest in computers and computing technology, especially during his primary and intermediate school years. Just before starting high school he was belatedly diagnosed with Dyslexia and Suspected mild Aspergers. One of his recommendations by a specialist was to obtain a modern laptop suitable for his studies, tests and examinations. With the future benefits of helping with his education and career choices.
Coming from a single parent family and his Mother with a chronic illness, this was a major hurdle for him. Thankfully with a Grant from the Raglan Lions Club in addition to three years of odd jobs, Birthday and Christmas savings, he was able to purchase a Laptop computer.
Since then, he completed his high school years and at 16, applied for and started studies at Hamilton’s Wintec College for Information Communication Technology. To date Bradleigh has spent the past 3 years, leaving home early each morning to travel and arrive at Wintec at 8am, for fulltime classes. This has been a remarkable commitment, determination and achievement for a lad with Dyslexia and mild Aspergers. Out of a Starting role of 90 adult learners approximately only 20 students passed to this level.
On Tuesday 25th March 2014 a very proud Bradleigh graduated with a Diploma in Information, Communications and Technology.
He would like to express his Grateful Thanks to the Raglan Lions for helping him along this pathway of his chosen Career, and is now actively seeking employment in this field.
Dreams do come true – and many times it is because Lions have helped to make them happen.
The Raglan Lions are pleased that we supported Bradieigh’s grandparents request at the time. As the board did not encourage financial assistance to individual requests, but more favourable to youth at risk within the community. However long term Raglan Radio DJ “The Captain” assisted the board in making the grant. The Raglan Lions Club wish Bradieigh the very best in his future.
Bob MacLeod
President Raglan Lions