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Training at Hopwood helps locals back into the World of Work
David Tierney
Was unemployed for almost two years, when he started his first course with Training at Hopwood on 27th July 2010.
He felt he would benefit from a refresher course in IT and Office Skills, as he recognised the value of having transferable skills whilst he was in the jobs market. David also took advantage of gaining an insight into other work sectors, including Health and Social Care and Hospitality and Catering of which he now has recognised qualifications.
David’s,confidence improved during this time, at employer interviews he attended, it allowed him to draw on the experiences he shared at Orchard, he felt that an employers perception of him engaged in a programme of learning, was really positive and that he was not just doing nothing, he was actually making an effort to find employment. This approach proved to be a great success for David he has now secured a temporary position with Argos and is hopeful for the future.
When asked to sum up his time spent with Orchard David says ‘he had a good laugh along the way, the Tutors were really helpful and he really did enjoy attending the sessions’ ‘He is pleased to have gained employment and he would recommend the service to others’
Duncan Holt
Had been unemployed for a while, Duncan engaged in courses through Orchard starting on 20th September 2010 which included, H&S in the Work place and Food Safety. He received support with Job application forms and interview techniques which he feels improved his confidence. He has now secured employment with Opal, an organisation working with Adults who have learning difficulties, his role as support worker is both challenging and very rewarding. Duncan would recommend Training at Hopwood and feels what he achieved during his time with Orchard has contributed to him gaining employment.
Frank Skinner
Frank was unemployed for 2 yrs prior to him starting with Training at Hopwood, on 29th March 2010.He demonstrated an interest in Customer Service type jobs and realised that employers were looking to recruit people with either experience or qualifications. Frank was keen to do the pathways programme in Customer Service and was given the chance to gain an insight in to dealing with customers; he has achieved a recognised qualification in Customer Service skills.
This opportunity increased Frank’s confidence and he feels Orchard were supportive in lots of training options, he intended to do another short courses however, he was successful in securing a Customer Service role with Tesco and recognises that the qualification he has achieved really did enhanced his employment prospects.
Gillian Rushworth
Was long term unemployed and on JSA for approximately 12 months, on 8th September 2010 Gillian started the pathways course in Customer Service arranged through Training at Hopwood, this really motivated her to learn more and she went on to complete the Retail stage 1 and 2, Food Safety Awareness, also Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Gillian said “The service Orchard offered has helped to increase her confidence and has helped her no end” “The staff at Orchard have worked wonders”.
Gillian is now employed on a temporary contract at Argos in the Wheatsheaf Centre and is hopeful they will extend her contract in the New Year.
Philani Dube
Philani was unemployed prior to starting with Training at Hopwood on 23rd March 2010, his previous experience was working in Warehousing, he decided he was ready to change career and he feels he received excellent advice and guidance from the team at Orchard. Philani completed a course in Administration and Clait, also a Pathways into Health and Social Care, all of which he was accredited with recognised qualification.
Philani feels he benefited from his time spent with Orchard, and that when applying for jobs, employers looked favourably on his application that he was engaged in some form of learning. In particular the organisation Link Ability where he has secured a position as a Support Worker for people with physical and learning disabilities, he is thoroughly enjoying his new role. When asked if he would recommend the service at Orchard Philani explained he already has, his friend contacted staff at Orchard and was given advice and guidance, he is now also on the right track to securing employment.
Was unemployed for almost two years, when he started his first course with Training at Hopwood on 27th July 2010.
He felt he would benefit from a refresher course in IT and Office Skills, as he recognised the value of having transferable skills whilst he was in the jobs market. David also took advantage of gaining an insight into other work sectors, including Health and Social Care and Hospitality and Catering of which he now has recognised qualifications.
David’s,confidence improved during this time, at employer interviews he attended, it allowed him to draw on the experiences he shared at Orchard, he felt that an employers perception of him engaged in a programme of learning, was really positive and that he was not just doing nothing, he was actually making an effort to find employment. This approach proved to be a great success for David he has now secured a temporary position with Argos and is hopeful for the future.
When asked to sum up his time spent with Orchard David says ‘he had a good laugh along the way, the Tutors were really helpful and he really did enjoy attending the sessions’ ‘He is pleased to have gained employment and he would recommend the service to others’
Duncan Holt
Had been unemployed for a while, Duncan engaged in courses through Orchard starting on 20th September 2010 which included, H&S in the Work place and Food Safety. He received support with Job application forms and interview techniques which he feels improved his confidence. He has now secured employment with Opal, an organisation working with Adults who have learning difficulties, his role as support worker is both challenging and very rewarding. Duncan would recommend Training at Hopwood and feels what he achieved during his time with Orchard has contributed to him gaining employment.
Frank Skinner
Frank was unemployed for 2 yrs prior to him starting with Training at Hopwood, on 29th March 2010.He demonstrated an interest in Customer Service type jobs and realised that employers were looking to recruit people with either experience or qualifications. Frank was keen to do the pathways programme in Customer Service and was given the chance to gain an insight in to dealing with customers; he has achieved a recognised qualification in Customer Service skills.
This opportunity increased Frank’s confidence and he feels Orchard were supportive in lots of training options, he intended to do another short courses however, he was successful in securing a Customer Service role with Tesco and recognises that the qualification he has achieved really did enhanced his employment prospects.
Gillian Rushworth
Was long term unemployed and on JSA for approximately 12 months, on 8th September 2010 Gillian started the pathways course in Customer Service arranged through Training at Hopwood, this really motivated her to learn more and she went on to complete the Retail stage 1 and 2, Food Safety Awareness, also Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Gillian said “The service Orchard offered has helped to increase her confidence and has helped her no end” “The staff at Orchard have worked wonders”.
Gillian is now employed on a temporary contract at Argos in the Wheatsheaf Centre and is hopeful they will extend her contract in the New Year.
Philani Dube
Philani was unemployed prior to starting with Training at Hopwood on 23rd March 2010, his previous experience was working in Warehousing, he decided he was ready to change career and he feels he received excellent advice and guidance from the team at Orchard. Philani completed a course in Administration and Clait, also a Pathways into Health and Social Care, all of which he was accredited with recognised qualification.
Philani feels he benefited from his time spent with Orchard, and that when applying for jobs, employers looked favourably on his application that he was engaged in some form of learning. In particular the organisation Link Ability where he has secured a position as a Support Worker for people with physical and learning disabilities, he is thoroughly enjoying his new role. When asked if he would recommend the service at Orchard Philani explained he already has, his friend contacted staff at Orchard and was given advice and guidance, he is now also on the right track to securing employment.
