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Former postie turns Welsh speaking pro
For former Post Office worker, Paul Keddle, from Aberhonddu in Powys, learning Welsh as a mature student has opened up a whole new world of career opportunities.
After successfully completing an Honours degree course in Welsh Studies at the University of Wales, Lampeter, Paul is now putting years of experience in dealing with people to the test when he answers all manner of enquiries through the medium of Welsh in his new role working in a busy Welsh Assembly Government contact centre in Morganstown.
“Although I completed an O level in Welsh, at the time, the language was not seen as a useful language to master when seeking your first job or a career. I subsequently joined the Post Office and for more than 20 years communicated mainly in English with the odd European language greeting when appropriate. I always felt that I was missing out!”
Paul subsequently enrolled for night classes to learn Welsh and after the encouragement from an inspirational tutor, applied and signed up for a full-time degree course at Llanbedr Pont Steffan (University of Wales, Lampeter).
Paul added: “I used to borrow Welsh language books from my local library and it was then that I rediscovered my interest in Welsh heritage and history. Making the move from working full-time to full-time student was difficult financially, but I wanted to be able to speak and work in Welsh, and with the fantastic support of my wife, I persevered.”
Keen to put his newly rediscovered Welsh skills into practise, Paul applied for a number of posts after his graduation. It was after contacting Job Trac Cymru, a recruitment company which specialises in finding jobs for Welsh speakers, that Paul found out about the job at the Welsh Assembly Government.
“Although I commute from Talyllyn, Powys to Morganstown every day, I really enjoy my new role. I also get to practise my Welsh with my colleagues all the time, which is great!”
Tracey Williams, founder and managing director at Job Trac Cymru said: “Paul is a terrific example of a first language English speaker who’s mastered Welsh as an adult. Not only is his written and spoken language ability of a very high standard, but Paul is able to carve out a whole new career path because of his courage and perseverance.”
Mrs Williams, a fluent Welsh speaker herself, also vets candidates in Welsh on behalf of her 50-strong client base. “The use of Welsh in business is becoming increasingly important and we’re keen to see more people learn and use Welsh to their advantage. The Welsh Language Act 1993 and Welsh Language Legislative Competence Order are also having a significant impact in helping to promote the use of Welsh in the workplace and we expect more organisations to follow suit.”
For more information see www.jobtraccymru.com
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