From Iran to the Skies: Negar Rezaei's Journey to Becoming a Commercial Pilot

In this episode, Emma and Daniel delve into the remarkable journey of Negar Rezaei, an 18-year-old student from Burnley College who has made it to the finals of the Lancashire Tourism Awards in the Tourism Student of the Year category. Despite facing challenges due to persecution in Iran, Negar has shown incredible passion, professionalism, and resilience. She currently works at TK Maxx and Burnley Football Club while preparing for her dream career as a commercial pilot. Her tutor, Nikolett Turai, praises her maturity and determination. The episode highlights Negar's community involvement, including setting up a pop-up shop for Pendleside Hospice with brands like Boohoo and Pretty Little Thing. The Lancashire Tourism Awards finals will take place in February 2024, and if Negar wins, she could represent Lancashire at the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. Burnley College encourages potential students to apply if they are passionate about their subjects and want to achieve excellence, offering expert tutors, state-of-the-art facilities, and enriching activities. Negar's story is a testament to the power of education and determination.