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…
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…
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…
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. Brogan (Hospitality Course, Durham, June 2021) “I have learnt, food safety in the kitchen, what ingredients…
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 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 In Shildon a group of 8 learners were completing the Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care L2 qualification, to prepare to gain employment in the social care sector. The group consisted of 6 females and 2 males, ages ranging from 18 to 55. 2 learners in this group had learning support…
Learner Journey to Date: Amy was referred to Optimum Skills Construction from YEI (Youth Employment Initiative), on her arrival to the centre she was accompanied by a representative from YEI due to being nervous about being in a different environment. Amy currently works in retail on a 4-hour contract, which is not what she aims…
