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…)
NVQ training an asset for small businesses
Posted on April 8th, 2008
Gaining an NVQ led to promotion at work for grandmother Jackie Evans.
Jackie was a Customer Service Administrator at Enia Carpets in Hartlebury before she gained a Customer Service NVQ – and now she has been promoted to Customer Service Manager!
‘This role has a lot more responsibility and I am positive that the NVQ helped me to gain promotion and to get my new job,’ she said. ‘It has been so successful for me that I am hoping to take further study.’ (more…)
Safe harbour for unemployed skipper
Posted on April 8th, 2008
Former boat skipper Dean Banfield became unemployed but after studying at BAD Worcester he is set to open his own shop in the next few months!
He originally attended the centre to gain the CSCS card – but while he was there he discovered the many other courses available and decided some of them would suit him far better!
Dean gained both the CSCS card and the Food Hygiene certificate and is now looking for premises in Worcester where he plans to open a second-hand shop. (more…)
Career change on the menu
Posted on April 8th, 2008
Having left school with just one CSE in English, 46 year old Kathryn Evans decided to return to learning in order to improve her job prospects – and now she is looking forward to a much brighter future!
Currently working in the catering industry at Manchester Airport, Kathryn has her heart set on a complete change of career. (more…)
Mum aims to retrain as nurse
Posted on April 7th, 2008
Despite being a housewife and full time mum, working part-time and coping with English as her second language, 42-year-old Tooba Khadem braved her fears that she was too old and went back to learning at BAD Northern Moor.
And now she is achieving the qualifications she needs to gain a place on a university nursing course.
Tooba was born in Iran and came to the UK 16 years ago. For the past five years she has worked part-time in customer service at her local Tesco and needed to gain English and Maths qualifications to fulfil her dream of training to be a nurse. (more…)
No more TV!
Posted on April 7th, 2008
Mohammed Zarepour ran his own takeaway until he developed heart problems and was forced to sell his business.
Unemployed since August 2005, Mohammed was recommended by a friend to go to BAD Newton Heath to gain the CSCS card –and he hasn’t looked back since!
‘I went along for the CSCS card because every time I applied for a job on a building site they required that I have it – but I didn’t realise the centre offered IT courses as well,’ said Mohammed who had barely used a computer before attending the centre.
Now he has completed a number of IT courses and hopes to take the ECDL. He has also taken the food hygiene course, because although he had taken it before the qualification expires after three years. (more…)
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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.
