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HAILSHAM, UCKFIELD, CROWBOROUGH, HEATHFIELD COURSES
Course and Venue and Contact Details to Dates Times Course description location book No. Maths GCSE This course will Tuesdays This course is a start online and Foundation level move to Uckfield 8th 6.30pm till Maths GCSE College as soon September to 9.00pm as Covid-19 1 completed in 25th May ACRES one year government 2021 guidelines permit. Tel: 01825 761820 Email: 31 weeks adultlearning@acres. org.uk Maths GCSE This course will Tuesdays This course is a start online and Foundation level move to Uckfield 8th Maths GCSE Civic Centre as September to 9.30am till 2 completed in soon as Covid-19 25th May 12.00noon ACRES one year government 2021 guidelines permit. Tel: 01825 761820 Email: 31 weeks adultlearning@acres. org.uk Maths GCSE This course will Tuesdays This course is a start online and Foundation level move to 8th Maths GCSE Hailsham September to 6.30pm till completed in Community 3 25th May 9.00pm one year College as soon 2021 ACRES as Covid-19 Tel: 01825 761820 government Email: 31 weeks guidelines permit. adultlearning@acres. org.uk
Maths GCSE This course will Wednesdays This course is a start online and Foundation level move to Maths GCSE Claverham 9th 6.30pm till Community 4 completed in September to 9.00pm , Battle ACRES one year College 26th May as soon as Tel: 01825 761820 2021 Covid-19 Email: government adultlearning@acres. guidelines permit. 31 weeks org.uk
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
2 Maths GCSE This course will Wednesdays This course is a start online and Foundation level move to Uckfield 9th Maths GCSE College as soon September completed in as Covid-19 5 2020 to 26th 6.30pm till ACRES one year government May 2021 guidelines permit. 9.00pm Tel: 01825 761820 Email: 31 weeks adultlearning@acres. org.uk Maths GCSE This course will Thursdays This course is a start online and Foundation level move to 10th 10.00am Maths GCSE Crowborough September till Community 6 completed in 20202 to 27th 12.30pm ACRES one year Centre as soon May 2021 Tel: 01825 761820 as Covid-19 government Email: guidelines permit. 31 weeks adultlearning@acres. org.uk English GCSE This course will Tuesdays Study GCSE start online and English in a move to Uckfield 8th as small, friendly Civic Centre September 9.30am till soon as Covid-19 7 class 2020 to 25th 12.00noon ACRES government May 2021 guidelines permit. Tel: 01825 761820 Email: 31 weeks adultlearning@acres. org.uk English GCSE This course will Tuesdays Study GCSE start online and English in a move to Uckfield 8th small, friendly College as soon September 6.30pm till as Covid-19 8 class 2020 to 25th 9.00pm ACRES government May 2021 guidelines permit. Tel: 01825 761820 Email: 31 weeks adultlearning@acres. org.uk English GCSE This course will Tuesdays Study GCSE start online and English in a move to 8th small, friendly Claverham September 6.30pm till class Community 2020 to 25th 9 9.00pm ACRES College, Battle May 2021 Tel: 01825 761820 as soon as Covid-19 Email: government 31 weeks adultlearning@acres. guidelines permit. org.uk
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in Please note that dueadvance to Covid-19 if this happens there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
2 3 English GCSE This course will Wednesdays Study GCSE start online and English in a move to James 9th small, friendly West September to 9.30am till class Community 26th May 10 12.00noon ACRES Centre, 2021 as Tel: 01825 761820 Hailsham soon as Covid-19 Email: government 31 weeks adultlearning@acres. org.uk guidelines permit.
Maths; Mondays Preparing for This course will GCSE start online and 21st Develop the move to Uckfield September to 6.45pm till Maths skills College as soon 21st June 9.00pm ACRES 11 needed for as Covid-19 2021 Tel: 01825 761820 everyday life, in government Email: a small, relaxed guidelines permit. 32 weeks adultlearning@acres. class org.uk
English; Wednesdays Preparing for This course will GCSE start online and 23rd Prepare for move to James September to studying a West 23rd June 9.45am till GCSE English Community 2021 12.00noon 12 course by Centre, ACRES developing your as Hailsham 32 weeks Tel: 01825 761820 reading, writing, soon as Covid-19 Email: speaking and government adultlearning@acres. listening skills in guidelines permit. org.uk a small, friendly class English; Preparing for This course will GCSE start online and Thursdays Prepare for move to Uckfield 9.45am till studying a as Civic Centre 24th 12.00noon ACRES GCSE English soon as Covid-19 September to Tel: 01825 761820 course by government 24th June Email: 13 developing your guidelines permit. 2021 adultlearning@acres. reading, writing, org.uk speaking and listening skills in 32 weeks
a small, friendly
class
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
4 Maths Mondays Functional This course will Skills start online and 21st Develop the move to Uckfield September 6.45pm till Maths skills College as soon 14 2020 to 21st 9.00pm needed for as Covid-19 June 2021 ACRES everyday life, in government Tel: 01825 761820 a small, relaxed guidelines permit. Email: 32 weeks class. adultlearning@acres. org.uk Maths Wednesdays Functional The course will Skills start online and 23rd Develop the move to a TBC September Maths skills venue in 15 2020 to 23rd 9.45am till as ACRES needed for Hailsham June 2021 12.00noon everyday life, in soon as Covid-19 Tel: 01825 761820 a small, relaxed government Email: 32 weeks class. guidelines permit. adultlearning@acres. org.uk Maths Wednesdays Functional Skills This course will 23rd Develop the start online and September 12.30pm Maths skills 16 move to Uckfield 2020 - 23rd till 2.45pm needed for Civic Centre as June 2021 ACRES everyday life, in soon as Covid-19 Tel: 01825 761820 a small, relaxed Email: government 32 weeks class. guidelines permit. adultlearning@acres. org.uk Maths Thursdays Functional This course will Skills start online and 24th Develop the move to September 1.00pm till Maths skills Crowborough 17 2020 – 24th 3.15pm needed for Community June 2021 ACRES everyday life, in Centre as soon Tel: 01825 761820 a small, relaxed as Covid-19 Email: 32 weeks class. government adultlearning@acres. guidelines permit. org.uk English Wednesdays Functional This course will Skills start online and 23rd Develop the move to Uckfield September 6.45pm till speaking, College as soon 2020 - 23rd 18 9.00pm ACRES listening, reading as Covid-19 June 2021 & writing skills Tel: 01825 761820 government needed for guidelines permit. Email: everyday life in a 32 weeks adultlearning@acres. small class. org.uk Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
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EASTBOURNE COURSES Course Course and Venue and Contact Details to Dates Times Number description location book
Drawing for Beginners This four-week
course is suitable Willingdon Wednesdays for complete Trees Community beginners or those East Sussex College Centre with little 4 weeks 10.00am Tel: 101 Holly 19 experience of till 030 300 38212 or Place drawing. Under 30th 1.00pm Email: the guidance of an Eastbourne September community.info@ experienced BN22 0UT to 21st escg.ac.uk instructor, you will October BOOKING ESSENTIAL! be able to develop your skills and explore different drawing processes.
Christmas Crafts Try out four different projects Tuesdays across the four East Sussex College, 4 weeks East Sussex College weeks using a 10.00am range of Cross Levels Tel: 20 till 030 300 38212 or techniques. Way, 10th 1.00pm Email: Projects include Eastbourne, November to decoupage, paper BN21 2UF 1st community.info@ escg.ac.uk crafts, making gift December boxes and BOOKING ESSENTIAL! Christmas decorations.
Confidence Towards Work Thursdays This course will East Sussex College help you develop East Sussex 6 weeks Tel: your confidence College, and skills while job 10.30am 030 300 38212 or Cross Levels Email: 21 seeking. Identify 5th till Way, community.info@ your skills and Eastbourne, November to 1.00pm th escg.ac.uk qualities, improve BN21 2UF 10 communication December BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
skills and develop your ability to deal with setbacks.
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
6 Seasonal Sugarcraft Learn basic sugarcraft Tesco Mondays techniques Community Room East Sussex College including 3 weeks 10.30am modelling, making Tesco Store, Tel: 22 till 030 300 38212 or flowers and Lottbridge 9th 12.30pm Email: decorations for Drove, November to cakes. No Eastbourne 23rd community.info@ escg.ac.uk experience BN23 6QD November necessary. Please BOOKING ESSENTIAL! bring an apron, notebook and pen.
Christmas Treats and Gifts Willingdon Thursdays Learn to cook Trees delicious treats that Community 3 weeks East Sussex College can be wrapped 10.00am Centre Tel: 23 and given as till 030 300 38212 or 101 Holly 12th Christmas Place 1.00pm Email: presents. You may November to Eastbourne 26th community.info@ wish to bring an escg.ac.uk BN22 0UT November apron to protect BOOKING ESSENTIAL! your clothes.
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
6 7 ONLINE COURSES VIA ZOOM Creative Writing This course is suitable for anyone writing short stories, novels or life writing. Wednesdays It will cover key 4 weeks East Sussex College elements such as 10.30am developing Online via Tel: 24 till 030 300 38212 or characters, Zoom 30th 12.00pm Email: descriptive September language, structure, to 21st community.info@ escg.ac.uk editing and other October hints and tips to help BOOKING ESSENTIAL! make your story compelling for the reader. Arts & Crafts for Wellbeing Try out four different projects across the four weeks using basic materials you Mondays can find at home.
Each week you will 4 weeks
receive a video East Sussex College 25 11.00am Tel: tutorial followed by a 28th Online via till 030 300 38212 or Zoom meeting to get September Zoom th 12.00pm Email: feedback from the to 19 October community.info@ tutor. Projects escg.ac.uk include collage, BOOKING ESSENTIAL! macramé, blackout poetry and Zen doodles.
Maths4Parents Develop your Tuesdays own maths skills in a fun way, so that you 4 weeks East Sussex College are better equipped 10.30am Online Via Tel: 26 to help your till 030 300 38212 or Zoom 29th children's learning 12.30pm Email: Open to September to 20th community.info@ parents/carers of escg.ac.uk October children in Key BOOKING ESSENTIAL! Stage 2.
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
8 Managing Stress & Anxiety – Finding Thursdays your Calm 6 weeks East Sussex College What is stress and 9.30am what causes it? Online via Tel: 27 till 030 300 38212 or Learn relaxation Zoom 17th 11.30am Email: techniques and how September to respond more to 22nd community.info@ escg.ac.uk positively to life’s October challenges. BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
English for Tuesday and Thursdays Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 16 weeks 9.30am 28 Speaking and Online Tuesday till Listening (Various 29th 12noon ACRES Levels) September Tel: 01825 761820 to Thursday Email: 11th [email protected] February
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
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Join Together Peer Support Want to improve your wellbeing and confidence through creative activities, develop new skills and make new friends?
th Session 1: 16 Sept Connect with other people Session 2: 23rdSept Be physically active Session 3: 30thSept Give to others Session 4: 7th Oct Learn new skills Session 5: 14th Oct Pay attention to the present moment Battle Road Community Allotment - 10.00 – 12.00 FREE - booking essential as spaces are limited due to social distance restrictions Get in touch if you want to learn more about this amazing opportunity 07920 526 226 or email [email protected] We look forward to meeting you.
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12 Sussex Recovery College offers free educational courses that focus on mental health and recovery. We design our courses specially to increase your knowledge and skills and help promote self-management.
The aim is to enable you to take control by becoming an expert in your own wellbeing, so you can get on with your life despite mental health challenges whether yours or those of someone close to you.
We serve the whole of West and East Sussex and, in addition to our full adult curriculum, our Discovery College provides courses for young people aged up to 20, their parents and other family members.
Courses are free to adults of all ages. Whether you’re looking to develop your knowledge and skills in self-management, you support somebody with mental health-related chal- lenges, or you work in the mental health services, we’re delighted to welcome you on a learning journey.
www.sussexrecoverycollege.org.uk @SusRecColl
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
12 13 EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE £1MILLION PLEDGE TO HELP YOU RETRAIN AND UPSKILL
East Sussex College is investing £1million over the next 12 months to specifically help local communities and businesses recover from the Covid-19 crisis by delivering free courses and qualifications.
Across Sussex this pledge will support; • Unemployed adults who are claiming Universal Credit, to access sector based work academies gaining qualifications, directly linked to job opportunities. • Employed adults and volunteers to boost and gain skills, including Digital Skills for the Workplace and Mental Health First Aid Training. • College leavers and university graduates to access bespoke employability training programmes to equip them for the challenging labour market.
We are working in partnership with East Sussex County Council, local authorities, Local Enterprise Partnerships, the Department for Work and Pensions, Let’s Do Business Group and Sussex Chamber of Commerce to provide training highly valued by employers.
A range of flexible online courses are available through the college’s website: escg.ac.uk/million-pound-pledge
Scan the QR code to see what we can offer you
To find out more please get in touch: [email protected]
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
14 SPRINT PROGRAMME Use all of our facilities & try out a range of skills.
Duration: 3 weeks, full-time
Sprint Programmes are three-week intensive ’sector based work academies’ that act as boot camps which will help you secure sustainable employment.
These programmes provide bespoke employability skills to ensure you have the knowledge to pass an application and interview process, hands-on training to mimic the skills you will need in the role you are applying for, and a qualification or skill, paid for by the college, to make you more attractive to an employer.
We run regular courses linked to:
Using our extensive employer • Construction/Trades • Hospitality/Visitor Economy links, our Sprint Programmes • Creative/Digital • Retail run in partnership with local • Office Work • Education employers who are keen to • Security/Events • Social Care employ new recruits. • Healthcare GET IN TOUCH... All of our courses are funded through the Education & Skills Funding Agency. No course fees are charged to individuals who are unemployed or earning less than £16,000 per year. For more information Sprint Programmes about our courses or for help and advice, are ideal if you... please email [email protected].
Know what career you want but need You can also speak with your job coach some help to get a job. who will be able to refer you.
Need an industry specific qualification to help you secure a new role. For example, a CSCS card, Stewarding licence, SIA licence, or Food Hygiene certificate.
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
14 15 The GRASP Programme consists of 21 courses which are: • Fully funded • Accredited Level 2 qualifications • Flexible and achievable in 8-12 weeks • Delivered via a user friendly online site • Fully supported by a tutor
COURSES AVAILABLE TO ENROL ON NOW: CACHE Awareness of Mental Health Problems CACHE Information Advice or Guidance CACHE Principles of Dementia Care CACHE Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection CACHE Understanding Autism CACHE Understanding Behaviour that Challenges CACHE Understanding Care & Management of Diabetes CACHE Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health CACHE Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace CACHE Understanding Nutrition and Health CACHE Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent CACHE Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Digital Skills for Work Equality and Diversity Lean Organisation Management Techniques Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills Principles of Business Administration A range of free Principles of Customer Service Principles of Team Leading online courses and Understanding Business Improvement Techniques Understanding Data Protection and Data Security qualifications are ELIGIBILITY now available to To be eligible you need to be 19+ and have lived in the EU for 3 years. TO FIND OUT MORE PLEASE GET IN TOUCH local businesses, Email: [email protected] To enrol: Please follow this link - employees, and job www.grasplearning.co.uk/elearning-short-online-courses seekers wishing to level up their skills.
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
16 ADULTADULT ENGLISH PART-TIME COURSES & MATHS OURNE EASTB IT’S NEVER HASTINGS LEWES NEWHAVEN TOO LATE TO ED CATE WWW.ESCG.AC.UK
Free* Free* (ESOL)EN GLISH FOR ADULT FUNCTIONAL SPEAKERS OF OTHER SKILLS ENGLISH & MATHS LANGUAGES We focus on Maths and English skills which Do you need English for work, study or are useful in everyday life. Our classes are everyday life? Do you want to improve your suitable for adults who wish to improve or reading, writing, speaking and listening skills? become more confident with their Maths and Do you want to meet new people and make English skills. Classes are fun and interesting. new friends? Groups are kept small so that you can progress quickly and can get plenty of support in a If yes, come and study English for Speakers of friendly, informal atmosphere, with fully qualified Other Languages at our Eastbourne, Hastings and experienced tutors. There are no entry or Newhaven campuses. requirements and learners of all levels are welcome. We offer a range of part-time ESOL courses for every level, available to study in the You will gain nationally recognised Functional daytime or evening. Skills qualifications in Maths and English to help you progress to further study or work. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please call: 030 300 38434 or 01424 442222. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Eastbourne campus Scan the QR code for 030 300 39063 | [email protected] more information Hastings campus please email about ESOL [email protected] Newhaven campus 030 300 39100 | [email protected]
EAST @WeAreESCG SUSSEX COLLEGE BUILD A BETTER YOU, WITH US.
*Free for those over 19 and unemployed and in receipt of an eligible benefit and require the course to enter employment. Other terms/conditions may apply, please visit our website for more information.
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
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Need to read? Try our free eLibrary…
eBooks with Libby / Overdrive Thousands of eBooks available, free of charge Read them on any mobile device, tablet or smartphone Go to https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries/
Choose ‘e-books and audiobooks’
eAudiobooks with RBdigital
• An excellent choice of downloadable audiobooks
• Free to use onto your mobile device, PC or laptop.
• Go to https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries/
• Choose ‘e-books and audiobooks’
PressReader - newspapers & magazines Unlimited access to the UK’s leading daily newspapers. Over two thousand magazines and periodicals, including BBC Wildlife, Top Gear and Rolling Stone, free of charge Go to https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries/ Choose ‘e-magazines and newspapers’
Need help getting started? Call 0345 60 80 196
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
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Study for a qualification with East Sussex Libraries Learning Services…online
• Functional Skills English, Maths and ICT From Entry Level 3 to Level 2 (equivalent A – C at GCSE grade 9-7)
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) level 1 computer basics, security, internet and email use
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) level 2 Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Email [email protected] to find out if you’re eligible for free study
Please note that due to Covid-19 there is a chance that the course might have to be moved online. Once you have enrolled on a course you will be notified in advance if this happens.
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Reopened Libraries
We have now reopened five libraries in East Sussex - Battle, Hastings, Eastbourne, Newhaven and Crowborough. These were chosen based on size and layout, staffing availability and to ensure there is one library open in each district and borough area. We are not able to offer a full library service due to the need for social distancing. We encourage customers to continue to use our eLibrary at https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries/ where possible to help us manage customer numbers safely. If you have any questions regarding the reopening of libraries or available services, please contact us via https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries/form-library-enquiries/ or on our enquiries phone line 0345 60 80 196.
What Services Are Available?
Limited browsing
Anything borrowed can be kept until 30 September without any fines.
DVDs, newspapers and periodicals have been removed.
Essential computer sessions Maximum 45-minute computer sessions. Terminals are cleaned between uses. Fewer computers are available - please book where possible. Please book in advance at https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries/ or by calling 0345 60 80 196. If this is not possible, you can book with a member of staff at the entrance. Help using computers Support for customers using our public computers is currently limited due to social distancing. We are working to restore a safe method of 1–1 support but in the interim if you have internet access, a phone at home and need help we can support you through our IT4U at home scheme. For more information call 0345 60 80 196
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You’ll be able to collect at the door rather than enter the library.
choose ‘Select and Collect’ or call 0345 60 80 196.
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What’s Next?
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22 For information on other courses run in our area, please contact the following providers:
ACRES Telephone number: 01825 761820 www.acreslearning.org.uk Provide adult learning opportunities across Wealden, including Crowborough, Hailsham, Heathfield, Uckfield, Wadhurst and surrounding areas
East Sussex College Telephone number: 030 300 38212 www.escg.ac.uk Offers a wide range of opportunities for adults across the local area including apprenticeships, Access courses, English, Maths and many other general interest and leisure courses
Sussex Community Development Association Telephone number: 01323 446404 www.sussexcommunity.org.uk Supports local residents to develop their neighbourhoods, improve their facilities and strengthen their communities.
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East Sussex Credit Union - A local financial cooperative. which aims to combat poverty, promote community development and provide credit at reasonable rates in the East Sussex area. Offering loans and savings service to people living and working in East Sussex, with the aim of promoting financial prosperity and tackling financial exclusion in the community.
Job Centre plus - 0345 604 3719
People Matter for CV writing and careers guidance – Drop in sessions every Monday and Wednesday between 9.30 am and 1.30 pm in the Wealden District Council offices.
“I really noticed a great change in my life in terms of self-esteem. The important thing is I am now doing a volunteer job in a charity shop as a result of changing.”
“It was a fantastic opportunity to explore more about myself. My initial aims are almost irrelevant because the journey I have been on has opened up different opportunities and explored different ways to look at situations.” 09-20