Aland Jawhar stood in front Barnsley College’s Old Mill Lane.
Public Services student, Aland Jawhar, achieved his dream career by becoming a Police Officer for Greater Manchester Police after fleeing his place of birth when a civil war broke out.
Aland came to the United Kingdom with his younger brother as an asylum seeker, after completing a dangerous journey from Iraq, where he lost contact with his parents and has been unable to locate them since. This has required Aland from just 19 years of age to support his younger brother and work hard to ensure they have a secure future.
“It was a childhood dream of mine to become a Police Officer. I have always wanted to give back by supporting others, being in the police will enable me to support people when they need it the most.”
Showing resilience and hard work Aland passed both his GCSE English and Maths qualifications and is on track to pass his Level 3 Access to Higher Education Criminal Justice and Policing Studies course. Aland volunteered with the Red Cross and Barnsley Council to share his experience and help refugees meet each other, develop friendships and feel more confident in accessing the community.
He has also been shortlisted for the Johnston Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Services at the College’s Excellence awards.
Aland said: “The support from Barnsley College and the tutors have been amazing. I have been part of a broken education system in Iraq, and seeing the difference has been eye opening. The College has provided me with the skills, experience and knowledge to complete my Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship.
“It was a childhood dream of mine to become a Police Officer. I have always wanted to give back by supporting others, being in the police will enable me to support people when they need it the most.”
Thomas Bridges, Head of Department for Sport, Public Services and Travel and Tourism at the College, said: “Aland has always been a determined and hardworking student, keen to pursue a career within the Police Service. Through everything Aland has been through in his young life, not at any point has he ever complained about his circumstances. Aland has always had a pragmatic and positive approach to his life and studies.
“Congratulations Aland on achieving your dream career, you are an inspiration to your tutors and peers.”
Last updated: 13th June 2023
Originally posted on: 13th June 2023