Testimonials
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 school. After enquiring at at the Job Centre on how to improve her I.T skills Alison discovered the Learndirect Computer course was available at PHX Training, and Alison 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 do so at least until I get a job or possibly start 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 demotivating Dan. He was used to working 9 to 5 and was suddenly at a loose end.
About the course
Gaining the English and Maths exams 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 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, these along with his newly acquired qualifications and confidence are a great start when looking for work.
Kali
How it all started
Kali enrolled on the English and Maths courses at PHX Training in order to gain qualifications and help her get into work before January 2009 .
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 Level 2 in Mathematics.
“The course helped to identify my strengths through role play games. Being treat 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 English exams 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 English and Maths 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 learning about our individual ideals and goals. Developing my employability skills has not only given me the confidence I need to apply for jobs but 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 presently waiting for a CRB check to come through then she can start 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 English and Maths 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 English and Maths 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 highly motivated she really is, and although office work may not be her desired career it has certainly helped her discover her strengths.
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