Skills for Jobs helps real people
develop real skills
Case study:
The Skills for Jobs programme at Newham
College provides opportunities
for unemployed people to gain the training and
qualifications that will help them into paid employment. A wide
variety of training is offered in a range of sectors including:
construction, maintenance, security and catering. With our
extensive links, successful learners get a guaranteed job interview
from a local employer.
The programme has helped over 500 people into
work and employment. In particular, Harvey Nota, a long term
unemployed learner, completed his Security Industry Authority (SIA)
Training qualification through the Skills for Jobs programme. The
Skills for Jobs team described Harvey initially as a shy person who
lacked self-esteem; they helped build his confidence and encouraged
him to pursue his goal of working for the Police Force. Harvey is
now a Police Officer for the London Metropolitan Police.
Harvey is delighted with his achievements and
credits the Skills for Jobs programme in making him realise his
dreams:
“Since starting work my family are
very proud of me. I can’t wait to be able to take them on holiday
and have a better quality of life. Thanks to the Newham College
Skills for Jobs programme I feel I am now a proper role model for
my children and local Newham residents.” Harvey
Nota
Case study:
Jake Wakeling is a father of three who was
unemployed for almost a year and had limited work experience.
Having only worked in the Construction industry, Jake was finding
it hard to apply for jobs in other sectors. He enrolled on the
Skills for Jobs programme and attended an array of courses to
upskill and become job ready. Jake completed his SIA training with
Skills for Jobs and was shortlisted during a vigorous 2 day
interview for a security post at Broadland Security. His
application was successful and he started his new role as a
security guard in June 2009.
Jake has now sustained over 13 weeks of
employment and undertaken ‘Routes to Management’ training on the
job, his new employers have expressed their satisfaction with Jake
describing him as ‘an outstanding candidate who will go far within
the company and the Security sector.’ – Director of Braodland
Security Company.
Jake has commended BusinessWorks (the job
brokerage team within the Skills for Jobs dept) on their efforts to
help him into employment:
“Newham College’s BusinessWorks
team pushed me to my full potential and helped me realise I can
achieve my goals and aspirations. The expert advice, guidance and
support lead me in the right direction and now I can plan for the
future and strive to succeed in life” Jake Wakeling,
former Skills for Jobs candidate.
Case study:
Sally, a 37 year old housewife and mother of two young
children under the age of ten had been unemployed for over 10 years
and previously worked as a travel agent. Sally registered on the
Skills for Jobs six week programme which helped her to improve
and develop new skills in administration; she attended ICT
training, the Welcome Host Certificate in Customer Service course
as well as other administrative certificates. Sally was also given
specialist help with her CV, interview techniques, advice on
employability skills and job search techniques.
After a few weeks on the course Sally’s confidence improved, and
she expressed her enjoyment in making new friends and gaining new
skills. By the end of the training Sally was more proficient in
word processing, spreadsheets, email, database and customer care.
With help from BusinessWorks, Sally now works as an Administrative
Assistant in a local education and training organisation.