Chiragi Solanki

I am from India after getting married and initially helped in the family business. I felt I wanted to do better with my life so I applied for the course at the Nari Ekta. I was able to get a place and gained all 15 qualifications that were offered with distinctions in most IT exams and Grade C in GCSE English. I will like to say thanks to Harinder, Deepa, Jaspal and all classmates for giving me such an opportunity and helping me to make my dreams come true.

Chiragi is working at the Dept of Housing & Environment, Leeds City Council as an Information Assistant and did Adult Teacher Training course at Leeds College of Technology

Kulwinder Johal

“Although I could previously read and write English but I however initially struggled with speaking confidently and openly. I was a person with lack of confidence but since I started this course I have become more confident”

Kulwinder is working for Royal & Sun Alliance as an Administrative Assistant.

Jaspal Toor

Nari Ekta made me a totally different person in just one year, as I achieved 11 qualifications. More importantly I acquired  confidence in myself and the ability to stand up for myself. It has brightened my children’s and my future. Nari Ekta has a unique standing as an organisation. It changes so many women’s lives in a positive way.

Jaspal is working as an Outreach Worker at Nari Ekta, has finished further study in GCSE Maths(Grade A), ECDL, TP & WP3 , Teacher Training & NVQ 3 Administration

Deepa Parmar

Before I joined my training programme at Nari Ekta, I was short on self-confidence and had to miss out an opportunities due to childcare problems. Nari Ekta solved those for me and gave me much more; I have come a long way since. Although a little nervous initially, I feel I can venture up to any challanges life may through at me. I am extremely proud of my achievements at Nari Ekta.

Deepa is now working at Armley Prison as Administration Officer and studying NVQ 3 in Administration.

Rajvinder Rathore

My first thoughts were who would look after my daughter Tiraj who was 1 year old.The staff told me that Nari Ekta provides free child care facilities. I enjoyed the course and achieved 11 qualifications in one year. I also did my work experience at ASDA House and was offered a job with them.

Rajvinder is working at her previous work placement at ASDA House in their Finance Department.

Masrat Ali

I stayed at home after I finished school. It was not possible for me to get a job because I did not have any qualifications. I thought it was too late for me to study and gain qualifications, but a friend introduced me to Nari Ekta which made it possible for me to gain 10 qualifications in one year and a good job at the end.

Masrat is working with Education Leeds in Merrion House as clerical assistant.

Tamil Chelvi Krishnan

“Nari Ekta is so well organised that they have chosen subjects, which are necessary for office work, so that we can learn to gain knowledge from scratch. It also provides work placements, which gives an opportunity to insight into work and gain confidence. Nari Ekta brought out the hidden talent in me as I acquired 17 qualifications in one year and an employment opportunity”

Tamil is working at Leeds College of Technology in finance department

Jaswinder Kang

I found the course very good because Nari Ekta also provide language support for Asian women. Work placement was part of the course and that gave me the opportunity to expand my knowledge further.

Jaswinder is working as Administrative Assistant at Stonham Housing Association and is working towards her NVQ level 3 in Administration. Jaswinder was winner of Best Achievement Award from Leeds College of Technology.