Training and Development
Jonathan is aged 25 and from Rochdale. He has worked for the council for 3 years. Before this he did agency work and had various temporary roles in the area.
Jonathan has completed his Level 2 way through the advanced programme in
Jonathan in the park with Myerscough
MATTHEW KELSALL
having completed Level 2 and now working towards Level 3.
agency work, I really enjoyed working outdoors in all weathers so decided to take and new experiences. I have also been able to progress within the council, and do a job I want to earn a wage and train at the same career.”
Jonathan comments; “For me the best thing easier, and allow you to progress in your career. I would really recommend them to other young people looking at a career in
now been at council for 3 years having previously done a range of temporary roles mainly in Warehousing.
with the council in partnership with Myerscough College and Job Centre Plus.
Leonel explains the best and worst part good to support each other and to be outside and I am learning new things almost every day. Out college tutor David and encouraging us throughout and to there is also as much study in preparing to answer. For example, we have had challenge but one I am relishing.”
council for 3 years.
with Myerscough College, aiming to give the long term unemployed a kick start to a
My advice to other unemployed young people looking to work in Horticulture is simple; Go for it, approach local employers, accept any help on offer and try and volunteer
career, and provide industry skills training and employability skills.
other team members and management.
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Oldham Council Principal Greenspace wider partnership work with Myerscough young people in the area. Our work with Myerscough College dates back decades and it’s about working together to provide a high quality learning environment, that allows not only the
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