Testimonials
PHX Training offer a wide range of programmes to help people improve their skills and qualifications and get back into work. The change in people is incredible: their lives have improved dramatically and confidence is at an all time high. Many of our clients have overcome specific problems, health issues and barriers to work. PHX tutors provide helpful and friendly support allowing learners to discover their full potential and overcome any obstacles that face them.
Please read the success stories below and see how some of our learners have embraced their challenges!
Alison
At the age of 24 and being a single mum of two children aged 3 and 6, Alison Howson decided it was time to start taking steps to get back into work once her youngest child started nursery. After enquiring at the Job Centre about how to improve her IT skills Alison discovered the learndirect computer courses available at PHX Training and enrolled immediately.
"A piece of cake" is how Alison describes her experience. "I was enrolled within minutes and there was no stopping me. I thought it would be like school all over again and was surprised how relaxed and friendly everyone was. Working at my own pace, with tutors on stand by ready to help is so different to what I expected".
Time spent learning for Alison is a great way of getting out of the house, making new friends and working towards a qualification.
"I enjoy learning and plan to continue to do so at least until I get a job, possibly by starting my own business."
Testimonials for the Employability Skills Programme
Dan
How it all started
Barrow Job Centre referred Dan for the ESP course. Having a variety of skills and experience under his belt but being unemployed was de-motivating Dan. He had been used to working 9 to 5 and was suddenly at a loose end.
About the course
Gaining the literacy and numeracy qualifications was most important to Dan as he didn’t achieve them at school.
“Getting up early in the morning again has made me realise how much I want to get back into work. The tutors and other people on the course are great, we have a bit of fun, it’s not all work”
The outcome
“We finish the course in a couple of weeks and I haven’t got anything sorted work wise but I actually want a job now. The discipline and content of the course has made me look closely at what I want do want, and that’s to work locally in construction or train up to become a plumber.”
The course helped Dan to identify his strengths and goals, which together with his newly acquired qualifications and confidence are a great start when looking for work.
Kali
How it all started
Kali enrolled on the literacy and numeracy courses at PHX Training in order to gain qualifications and help her find work.
About the course
Being eligible for the Employability Skills Programme was a great opportunity for Kali and helped her complete her CV and quickly achieve a Level 2 qualification in numeracy.
“The course helped to identify my strengths through role play games. Being treated as an equal and working in a laid back environment made me feel at ease and I enjoyed the course”
The outcome
“My new job as barmaid/waitress at The Furness Railway Pub is great, but my ultimate ambition is to become a prison counsellor which I am currently working towards”.
Kali has returned to PHX Training to complete her literacy and build her qualifications in order to achieve her goal.
Yvonne
How it all started
After chatting to Elaine, who was promoting PHX Training in Barrow Market, Yvonne decided to come along to the Phoenix Road centre to just brush up on her literacy and numeracy skills.
About the course
Whilst chatting to the tutors Yvonne discovered she was eligible for the ESP course and decided to give it a try.
“The team of people on the course with me are of various ages and backgrounds. We all get on well together and have a good laugh whilst developing our individual ideals and goals. Developing my employability skills has not only given me the confidence I need to apply for jobs it has also boosted my self esteem.”
The outcome
“I was unsure of exactly what type of employment I wanted when I first started the course, but now feel motivated and ready to get into work no matter what.”
Yvonne is currently waiting for a CRB check to come through before starting a work placement at Chatsworth Crafts, teaching and helping out.
Mary
How it all started
The Internet provided the solution for Mary. Being a mother of two young children, she decided to work towards her literacy and numeracy qualifications to help her gain employment when her youngest child starts school.
About the course
During her Initial Assessment, Mary found she was able join the ESP Course immediately and also continue working towards the qualifications she was aiming for.
“I was a fairly shy person before I came here but the ESP tutors have encouraged me throughout the course. The various tasks and presentations I have completed have helped me become more outgoing.”
The outcome
“It’s easy to get into a rut when you don’t work. The ESP course and work placement together have made me much more proactive, after completing Level 1 in literacy and numeracy I am now working towards Level 2. I’m still unsure what type of work I want to do but I feel I am actually working towards something”
Work placement at PHX has helped Mary realise how self motivated she is and although office work may not be her desired career it has certainly helped her discover her strengths.
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