“With help I got this job that I really enjoy!”
Case Studies archive
- March 2021 (3)
- July 2019 (2)
- May 2019 (2)
- April 2019 (1)
- October 2018 (1)
- July 2018 (1)
- May 2018 (3)
Nick's Journey
Nick didn’t know what he wanted to do when he left school. He was referred to the Employability and Skills Service in October 2017 and we provided support to help him realise his options.
We enrolled him in our Winter’s leavers programme before beginning an Activity Agreement. Several avenues were explored that helped Nick build his confidence, communication skills and gain work experience. Nick expressed an interest in working with motor bikes or cars. His support worker Marie arranged work experience with Alan Steel at Bridge End Garage, which he started in January 2018.
Bridge End Garage were impressed by Nick’s willingness to learn and enthusiasm, so when Marie spoke to them regarding the possibility of employing him as a Trainee Mechanic using the Young Person Wage Incentive, they were happy to take him on. He started his first paid job with the garage in March 2018; at the same time he started an apprenticeship mechanic course with Dumfries College.
“With help from Alan (Bridge End Garage) and Marie (ESS) I got this job that I really enjoy!”
He has now completed his first year in paid employment with the continued support and encouragement from the Employability and Skills Service and Bridge End Garage.
Contact Us
This employment and skills partnership website provides a central point of contact for all - jobseekers, employers, schools, practitioners and partners can all access information on the range of employability services available.
Click here if you wish to add your organisation or service to the partnership.
Click here if you wish to add details of an employment and skills event to the partnership calendar.
For any other enquiries please email dgemployability@dumgal.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Employability and Skills Service makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website, but will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising in any way whatsoever from the use of this website. If you think that there are any errors or out of date information please notify us at dgemployability@dumgal.gov.uk explaining which page contains the error.