Testimony
By: Amal Er-Raqaoui After my 4-month internship at Acknowledging Youths CIC, I can state that I have developed myself on both personal and professional level. I would like to thank Acknowledging Youths CIC’s CEO Danny Barnes and all the other employees for this unforgettable experience. I would like to express my gratitude for giving me the opportunity to make contribution to the great work they deliver, be part of this very passionate team and grow, personally and professionally. Coming to the UK was at the beginning not as easy as it seemed, but with the support of Danny and anyone else in the company, my stay in the United Kingdom was even better than I ever expected it to be. During my educative period at Acknowledging Youths, I have seen how much passion each and every team member has and I learned that passion is what it’s all about. I have learned that if there is something you want to achieve, you WILL and CAN, no matter what! This is the key of Danny’s success, changing many lives and helping so many people out. Besides helping the people in his training programs and courses, Danny never forgot to help the ones beside him. Whenever he could give a hand, his hand was always there. And also that is something I am very grateful for. During my internship, I have had the chance to experience what it really is like to be part of a company that changes the lives of people. I do have experienced that sometimes it takes you more than you expect, it can be tougher than it seems and busier than anything else. However, I’ve also learned that if we put our hands together and give all we have, we will be even more successful than before. The time to go back home and continue my way, wherever it might take me, has now come. AY taught me that if you love something, you should go for it and put your heart in it. Times might be hard, but in the end: Success is what you will achieve. Every single day at Acknowledging Youths has been a true lesson, allowing me to make contribution to AY’s work and to my own development.
I wish every single person who also puts his/her effort to make this company successful, even more success in their lives, may they grow up to whatever they want to become. Especially Danny, Mihail and Maz: I admire the work you do and truly look up against you. Wherever you go, may happiness and success come in your way and destination forever. Best wishes, Amal Er-Raqaoui