George completed a course with Optimum Skills in early 2020, to which he was put into employment with the support of Optimum Skills. However, he found himself looking for work following being laid off due to COVID. After trying to find work with no success, George reached out to us for help, due to the…
Altayeb was enrolled on to the Lean Manufacturing distance learning course as due to current COVID-19 situation was laid off from his employer. He has worked since the age of 12 years old helping his dad in his family owned take away and therefore is not shy of hard work. Prior to beginning the course,…
Michael enrolled onto the course as he wanted to get back into work following redundancy due to the COVID-19 crisis. Michael had previously worked as a chef for many years. During the course, Michael’s son was hospitalised in intensive care 250 miles away and he was unable to visit or help due to the COVID-19…
Learner Journey Sophie enrolled on the course during the Coronavirus lockdown so that she could gain some of the knowledge she needed to try to get into University. During the course Sophie started a new job and has managed to juggle work, training and looking after a young child. Sophie was able to attend several…
Learner Journey The Equality and Diversity course is delivered via distance learning study packs. Scott immediately adapted to working from the packs and subsequently has submitted tasks. His work has been of a consistently high standard. Scott has met submission deadlines and is on track to achieve his qualification. In relation to his Warehousing qualification,…
Learner Journey Paige has been on programme now for five weeks. She came with various anxiety issues being nervous about being in a group situation and concerns about being accepted. Paige had previously attended courses but did not complete any, due to these problems. Our tutor made initial contact by several telephone calls to discuss…
Learner Journey Michael enrolled on the courses, Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, and Awareness in Dementia Level 2. He felt that with the lockdown, due to Coronavirus, was a great time for him to gain some new skills and look at a change in career path. Michael has attended all training sessions over…
Journey to Date Bethany began her Business Administration apprenticeship with UMi on the 4th March 2019. Following a successful recruitment process with Optimum Skills Bethany was successful in gaining her apprenticeship and is finding the experience very enjoyable. Since deciding that the college environment was not the right path for her development, she approached Optimum…
Journey to Date Beth joined the Optimum Skills Construction Academy on a traineeship in Darlington, not knowing what she wanted to do, or what direction to go in. After a week of training she started to get into her stride. At the academy she was given the opportunity to try joinery, but found it wasn’t…
Journey to Date Kyle is a determined and self-managed young man, who is hardworking and committed to gaining an apprenticeship. He knew what direction he wanted to go in and that he wanted to work in the construction industry. Kyle was extremely enthusiastic in contacting Optimum Skills Construction Academy. Starting as a trainee in September,…
