Why did you enrol on this course? “I have been out of work since January, and I really wanted to get back into work. I liked the look of the roles that were advertised.” What has your learner journey been like to date? “Even though I wasn’t sure about doing the course at first, I’m…
Optimum Skills have been working in partnership with Tomahawk Steakhouse to provide opportunities for the development of both new and existing staff through apprenticeship qualifications. Aidan joined Tomahawk Steakhouse in Acklam Hall as a Commis Chef Apprentice after completing an employability course with Optimum Skills. He is growing his skills, knowledge and confidence on the…
Beth recently achieved a distinction in her Bricklaying Apprenticeship with Training Provider Optimum Skills and employer Shaw Construction! She started her journey on a Traineeship at the Optimum Skills Construction Academy and found a passion for bricklaying. From there Beth did work experience with Willmott Dixon and Shaw Construction and was offered the opportunity to…
What were you doing career-wise before the course and what led you to join the course?“I’m currently signing on, I used to work for a company called Costco and I was there for 6 years. Basically the job centre put me in touch with Reed in Partnership, which passed me over to this course. I…
How did you first hear about Optimum Skills? “They came recommended from one of our employees who had worked with Optimum Skills in previous years.” What challenges / problems or trends in the industry required the assistance of Optimum Skills? “We had an opportunity in our Garage Network Team to hire a Customer Service Advisor…
Why did you enrol on this course? “I enrolled on this course as I thought that it would allow me to expand my knowledge on hospitality as well as gaining the qualifications to move forward in my career.” What has your learner journey been like to date? “My learner journey has been knowledge based. This…
A group of several learners took part in our Business Admin Routeway in Newton Aycliffe to gain the necessary skills and qualifications to be able to progress into employment. This is what a few of the learners thought about the course. Brydie (Business Admin Course, Newton Aycliffe, November 2021) “I have learnt about communication, about…
We recently spoke with Benjamin and Matthew, Warehousing Apprentices, and Chris, Managing Director, at Last Mile Logistic Solutions in Stockton to find out about their experience of apprenticeships and working with Optimum Skills!
A group of several learners took part in our Hospitality Routeway in Durham to gain the necessary skills and qualifications to be able to progress into employment. This is what a few of the learners thought about the course. Ashleigh (Hospitality Course, Durham, September 2021) “I heard about the course through DurhamWorks, some skills I…
Meet Liam, one of our Bricklaying Apprentices who works for Ajay Brickwork! Liam is building his skills, knowledge and realising his potential on his apprenticeship journey. Liam’s goals are to one day open his own construction business using the skills he will gain from his apprenticeship.
