West College Scotland, Paisley Campus
On the first day we had 11 candidates and we finished the course with seven, who had all proven to be reliable and hard working. Te group all went to different companies for their work placement and the feedback from both candidates and employers again was very positive. Two of the group secured Modern Apprenticeships and all of the
others were offered a place on the pre-apprenticeship course. One of the employers offered extended work experience, which we hope will lead to employment. Te students were all very different but they worked so well as a team.
Tey really benefitted from the expertise and generosity of their tutors, with a special mention to Louise Adair. Louise took the group through their paces and offered support. We have been lucky to have her involved.
pre-employment assessment. The fifth week then saw them take up a work placement sourced by SECTT. For some of the candidates this can be their very first taste of “work”. From day one, I always stress to all the candidates that employers are looking for those who turn up on time, don’t take time off and show the right attitude – the rest we can teach them. The college lecturers are excellent and give the candidates tremendous support. For some, this is the first time that they have been able to commit to a course and just turning up at college every day is an achievement. The candidates spend the final week of the programme writing up their CVs before the course culminates in a Celebration Event which is attended by proud family members, employers,
SELECT, college staff, SQA, Skills Development Scotland, SECTT and the Prince’s Trust.
The candidates are all encouraged
to say something during the uplifting – and often very emotional – event before they are all presented with their certificates.
Tank you My thank you list is huge and starts with the EETF and SELECT for funding these programmes and the Prince’s Trust for working closely with me and the SECTT team to make it happen. I’m also grateful to the colleges, their staff, the employers who offered work placements, and the support agencies. Getting to know the young people and the struggles they’ve overcome, and then seeing them grow, gain
confidence and be successful is so fulfilling. Sadly, there are thousands of young people around the country who still believe they’re not good enough. We help give them the confidence and skills to find a job and a future.
Dundee College, Kingsway Campus
Twelve candidates started the course and 11 completed it. Steve Johnston, the college lecturer, put them through their paces – and their enthusiasm was infectious. Tey all worked so hard in the
workshop and in studying for the SECTT pre-employment assessment, which they all passed. Te attributes employers value
most are enthusiasm and a willingness to turn up on time, learn and do well – all clearly shown by these candidates.
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