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.’
But the qualification has also boosted Tina’s confidence, which is half the battle in job hunting.
‘I wanted to gain the qualification on paper for myself and I am proud of what I have achieved. It was important for me – especially as I left school with no qualifications,’ she said. ‘I feel really good about it and my husband and four children are proud of me as well!’
Tina was delighted with the quality of training provided by Business Advice Direct which provides the Worcester learndirect Centre where Tina studied for the NVQ.
‘The assessor Claire Brelsford was excellent. She explained everything and made it very clear,’ said Tina. ‘’Everything about the course was good and I am sure it will help me find a new job.’
