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Volunteers at Smith’s Wood and Castle Bromwich Children’s Centres
Daniel's Journey
Daniel, aged 19, came to the Children’s Centre as a volunteer with no childcare qualifications. He worked alongside Laura, a qualified play worker in Wood ‘N’ Tots nursery, one day a week.
Daniel was keen to study for an NVQ in childcare and was offered a placed by YMCA Training. However; as he was claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance, Daniel was unsuitable for this course. He signed up on a programme with JHP Training instead. This programme allowed him to volunteer in the nursery three days a week, continue with his NVQ and have his travel expenses paid whilst still receiving his Jobseeker’s Allowance. The remaining two days a week Daniel went to JHP Training’s Business Centre where he was given support to put together a CV and apply for paid employment.
As a result of the excellent experience as a volunteer at Smith’s Wood and the support from JHP Training, Daniel was successful in obtaining a full-time job in a Birmingham nursery as a trainee. He received a £50 cheque from the training centre on starting his new job and is continuing with his NVQ in childcare - The Children’s Centre Team would like to wish him well in his future.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with us, please speak to Sharon.
JHP Gloucestershire's Young Apprentices Celebrate Exam Success!
A presentation ceremony to mark the achievements of Young Apprentices from JHP Gloucestershire has been hailed “a tremendous success” by JHP Training's new CEO, Jim Chambers.
The event was attended by guests including Parmjit Dhanda, Labour MP for Gloucester and Martin Wallace of Gloucester Heritage Urban Regeneration Company, as well as parents and local business mentors. It was held to recognise the completion of the Young Apprentice's Technical Certificate exams, IOSH Working Safely qualifications and the High Achiever awards which are presented every term.
The Young Apprentices who are aged 14 -15 and come from schools throughout the county, have been studying for their Retail or Business and Administration Apprenticeships with JHP Training since September. They will shortly progress to the next stage of their course, a one-day-a-week work placement.
Speaking at the event, which was opened by Young Apprentice Co-ordinator Dee Northedge, Mr Chambers said he was proud to be involved in what was his first official awards ceremony since stepping into his new role.
He continued, “It is just uplifting to see the enthusiasm of these young learners, who have done so well to achieve this qualification. I hope their success will continue to grow.”
Ryan Gardner, a Retail Young Apprentice, shared his excitement at starting his work experience with Woolworths soon. He said, “I have gained a lot of experience at JHP Training and I am really looking forward to beginning my placement and gaining even more skills.”
Business and Administration Young Apprentice, Georgina Lauder, added, “I think today has gone really well. It’s been a great success and has really shown how much the course has meant to everyone involved. All our hard work has paid off!”
Co-ordinator Dee Northedge said, “I am incredibly proud of everything the Young Apprentice’s have achieved so far. It is a true testament to their enthusiasm and dedication to their training, that they have achieved such outstanding results in a relatively short space of time.
The learners will eventually spend two days a week in work placement, in order to successfully complete their Apprenticeship and will emerge equipped with the skills to become part of Gloucester’s redevelopment workforce of the future.
JHP Barrow Celebrates Young Citizen of the Year Success
with Inspector Geoff Steele
Two JHP Barrow Apprentices have received Young Citizen of the Year awards, sponsored by the Furness Community Achievement Awards Ceremony. Scott Quinn and Abigail Bonner were both placed at Cumbria Constabulary in Barrow for twelve months, during which they completed a Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship. They were nominated for the Young Citizen award by Inspector Geoff Steele, their personal mentor and supervisor for the twelve month Pathways to Employment programme, which was sponsored by Cumbria County Council (COPS). Both Scott and Abigail have gained employment at the police station following their Apprenticeship and are now hoping to progress onto Level 3 qualifications. JHP Barrow has placed a further five candidates on to the County Council Pathways programme at Kendal and Barrow police station and are hoping that the success will continue.
Dedicated Child Care Apprentice is an Inspiration
Ashleigh Fell joined JHP Barrow in October 2006 on a Level 2 Child Care Apprenticeship. As she was only 16, it was explained to Ashleigh that it would be difficult for her to obtain an employed status position as she could not be included in the staffing ratios within a nursery setting. However, Ashleigh demonstrated her desire to pursue a career in Child Care by undertaking a non-employed Apprenticeship at Quarry Brow Nursery which consisted of 16 hours unpaid work a week. Lynda Haines, the nursery manager was very impressed by Ashleigh's commitment and it was soon agreed that she would work voluntarily for four days a week as she was so keen to learn.
Ashleigh was progressing well and looking to achieve her ambition of completing her Apprenticeship within twelve months when she fell ill and was frequently admitted to hospital during a nine week period. Ashleigh was forced to halt her Apprenticeship, but as she felt well enough she began work at the nursery again, beginning with half days and building back up to her previous routine. Only a month and a half after returning to work, Ashleigh completed her Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Completing her Level 2 qualification and turning 17, meant that Ashleigh could now work towards her Level 3 Child Care Apprenticeship as an employed status learner which she continues to enjoy and excel at. Ashleigh is a very dedicated young lady who is committed to working with children and gives 100% every day. She is a valued member of the team at Quarry Brow Nursery and everyone at JHP Barrow looks forward to her completing her Level 3 Apprenticeship and moving on to her next challenge.
Apprenticeship Successes with JHP Birmingham
JHP has many learners on Apprenticeships throughout the region, within a wide variety of businesses, including major high street retail outlets, local Government offices, commercial businesses and logistics operations.
West Midlands Police
In the last two years, JHP has recruited over 100 Apprentices to work for West Midlands Police, in Administration and support roles within Head Office departments and Operational Command Units. Located throughout Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country, many of those Apprentices have now secured permanent roles within West Midlands Police.
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Since August 2002, JHP Birmingham has been in partnership with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council to help local young people achieve Apprenticeships on placements within their offices. At present we have sixty DMBC Apprentices achieving qualifications in Administration, Information Technology and Customer Service, with an achievement rate of 90%.
