AVision Appreciations

• I have been pleasantly surprised. It was really enjoyable and very helpful in achieving our objectives. The session was engaging, interactive and facilitated in a way that was relevant to my role. I came away with useful ideas on to improve my working style and the way in which I work with my clients.

  Karen Waters

  National Career Service

• “This course I did with Avril was one of the most empowering times of my life. The empowerment course is very inspirational and has helped me establish my goals, values & generally solidify my life's direction. I appreciate the opportunity I got to do this!”

  Jamal Henry

  Ex-prisoner HMP Hewell

• Thank you so much for working with our girls here at Kings, they have learnt and benefited so much

  Rachel Fearnehough

  Kings School - Wolverhampton

• Avision for Empowerment is a beneficial programme, that has a profound impact on prisoners and the realisation of what they as an individual can achieve.

  Darryl Jones

  HMP West Midlands Cluster Lead Head of Learning & Skills

• “What you are doing is providing a platform or blueprint – or foundation – of every life skill situation. In other words, ‘If they ain’t got these fundamental mental, emotional, physical, psychological, social skills in place or intact, then any challenge or obstacle dealing with an institution, with their friends, spouses, family, work, community would prove difficult.”

  Yvonne Rupende

  ETE Officer at Perry Barr Probation, Birmingham

• “I was able to really think about 'ME' and find out what was stopping me from following my dreams or goals in life. The simple answer is ME! It's a great thing to be inspired which is exactly what AVision has given me – the inspiration I needed!”

  Laurentine Gooden

  AVision participant

• “Before the course as selfish as it sounds, I didn't care if I lived or died” “The Self development techniques & concepts i learnt from the AVision course truly and really practical & have worked when implemented them in my life. Whether it be in school, prison or probation but the advice I was given always seemed to be missing something which I feel is genuine practical motivation from the advisor. The reason the course worked for me is because its realistic and not just idealistic”

  Reu'll Jones

  I AM ICON

• I was struck by the sense of family amongst the group. They had evidently made really strong and supportive relationships with one another. Through the aid of the facilitators, they were able to recognise and utilise to 'sell themselves. Helping them to recognise their own value and worth has enabled them to realise their true potential. I believe that everyone could benefit from this course.

  Clare James

  Probation Officer at Perry Barr Probation

• “Taking your course has changed the way i now look at my life and how I make the decisions within, I’d like to thank you for the firstly doing what you do and secondly (again) for the changes in me that have manifested through what you do. I'm on the way to opening one of two business ventures which should be open in the next four month so that should be good.”

  Jamal Henry

  A learner HMP Hewell

• “Avril Grant is a dynamic and inspiring business woman. Her enthusiasm for improvement and change is boundless. Working with Avril is an unforgettable experience, and leaves you charged up and ready for the next challenge.”

  Michael Byrne

  Enterprise Links and Business Adviser at Birmingham Chamber of Commerce