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 and he has battled mental health for many years. He felt that the lockdown due to Coronavirus was a great time for him to gain some new skills and look at a change in career…
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…
Learner Journey to Date: Violet attended a Construction multi skill group which finished on the 19th September 2018, she was the only female in a group of 5. Violet travelled to Darlington from Richmond using public transport every day, she was punctual and always on time for the start of the class. Violet was passionate…
