Never too late to learn!
Posted on April 30th, 2008
A confidence and skills boost courtesy of learndirect is helping a Worcester mum find work following redundancy.
Tina Lane used to work for the Commission for Social Care Inspection until the company relocated to Birmingham and Tina was unable to accommodate the move.
‘I was made redundant at the start of April and I had known for some time that it was a possibility,’ Tina explained. ‘I took the NVQ in Customer Care because I am good at it, it is my forte, but I have nothing on paper. I knew that the NVQ, which is nationally recognised, would help me apply for another job.’ (more…)
Stepping out for charity!
Posted on April 22nd, 2008
Training sales executive Jo Lancaster is literally putting her best foot forward to raise money for charity in the Sheffield Half Marathon and Great Fun Run on Saturday (27th April).
Jo, who works for Business Advice Direct – one of the most successful providers of learndirect centres in the country - started running again in January last year after recovering from a broken metatarsal. (more…)
Step up for Stafford!
Posted on April 22nd, 2008
Stafford’s new learndirect centre opened for business on 21st April.
Provided by Business Advice Direct (BAD), one of the country’s leading providers of learndirect centres, BAD Stafford offers the full range of learndirect courses, particularly Numeracy and Literacy, and also offer training for the CSCS card which proves competence to work on a building site.
Based at Hollins Business Centre on Rowley Street, which also accommodates an office of the Prince’s Trust, the new centre has disabled access and can cater for 16 learners at a time.
BAD Head of Funded Learning Fiona Wright said: ‘We are delighted to open our first learning centre in Staffordshire. We have already established an excellent working relationship with the local Jobcentre Plus and are keen to get started and help develop the skills and employment opportunities of people in Stafford. With experience of providing learndirect centres across the UK for the past six years, Business Advice Direct has a wealth of experience in training provision. This is our 14th centre and we are thrilled to welcome Stafford to the BAD family!’
For more information about courses and training opportunities, please contact BAD Stafford on 01785 252263 or call in to Hollins Business Centre at Rowley Street, Stafford ST16 2RH.
Job hunting made easy!
Posted on April 14th, 2008
Everything you need to help you find work is available now at Business Advice Direct’s learndirect centres in Ashton, Stockport, Sheffield and Darlington.
Writing a CV, handling interviews, completing gruelling application forms and searching for jobs are all made easy by the Employability course, which takes around four days to complete and is usually spread over two weeks.
The employability package features learndirect online learning, tutor-led sessions and group training to provide the skills and knowledge that will help you become more employable. (more…)
Single mum launches career in computers
Posted on April 8th, 2008
Turkish-born lone parent Ilkay Pether is a full time mum to her three-year-old daughter and English is her second language – but she still managed to achieve qualifications that helped her gain a place on a computer course.
The unemployed 35 year old, who arrived in the UK in 1996, decided to take the opportunity while she was not working to undertake training.
She attended BAD Luton and gained Literacy and Numeracy qualifications and with these under her belt has landed a place on a full time computer course at a local college. (more…)
Computers no problem for new grandad!
Posted on April 8th, 2008
Fifty eight year old Michael Moody used to undertake heavy work in foundries until he developed heart problems in 1999 and could no longer cope with the heavy lifting involved.
Although he was transferred to a laboratory where he analysed sand samples, Michael was made redundant last year and knew he needed to retrain to find lighter work.
He realised that he would have to conquer his lack of knowledge about computers if he was to find another job.
‘Basically if you are going to apply for work you have to be able to use a computer,’ he said. ‘If I have IT qualifications on my CV it will definitely help me find work.’ (more…)
Make-over for learner’s career prospects
Posted on April 8th, 2008
Forty-nine year old Lynne Elley gave up work nine years ago to look after her mother.
Following her mother’s death she realised that she needed to retrain in order to find work.
‘I needed to reinvent myself!’ said Lynne. ‘I went to the Jobcentre and they referred me to learndirect and I have been attending BAD Lincoln for more than two years. I think I have done every course now and I’m hoping to find work in administration.’ (more…)
Wake up call for Mark
Posted on April 8th, 2008
For unemployed Mark Clancy, attending BAD Luton was a real wake up call and made him realise exactly what prospective employers require and just what skills are needed to find work.
Aged 37, Mark used to work as a warehouse and maintenance man - but when he lost his lift to work, Mark was unable to get another job.
Unemployed since March last year he went along to BAD Luton to gain the CSCS card and find work on a building site – but having gained the card he realised that it would be a good idea to gain extra qualifications as well. (more…)
Single parent boosts CV - and career prospects
Posted on April 8th, 2008
Single parent Tracey Knight used to work at Asda on the check out but gave it up because it was difficult to juggle work with caring for her children.
But after being unemployed for the past three years she is now working as a volunteer at BAD Luton where she is also gaining the qualifications to set her on a new career path.
Tracey has already gained an NVQ in Customer Service as well as L2 Literacy and L1 Numeracy and is hoping to find work in a school.
With her children now aged 13 and 15, she is confident she will be able to find work, thanks to her new qualifications. (more…)
Injured worker retrains at Sheffield centre
Posted on April 8th, 2008
Despite a serious injury at work which left him unable to retain his job, 55 year old widow Michael Deeley was determined not to sit at home and feel sorry for himself.
He made his way to BAD Sheffield where he enjoyed Literacy courses so much that he stayed on at the centre to learn IT as well.
‘I was working at a tile centre until 15 kilos of tiles fell on my leg from 4’ height,’ said Michael. ‘I have been off work on disability since and will not be able to return to that job. Sitting at home I felt I was stagnating and really wanted to do something and I knew that probably the best way for me to get back into work would be to gain some sort of IT qualifications. It is essential to be able to use a computer these days. Previously I’ve never had to use computers – I was a landlord before working at the tile centre – so I thought it was about time I learned!’ (more…)
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