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Training provides new career lift for Thomas
Thomas commented “Steps to Work have been brilliant, I’ve had so much support from Nikki and Nick. This funding is a great way to help people like me retrain and gain employment and a better future, with out the training I wouldn't of had the confidence to go for the job.”
Established for 10 years, PLT Training have been providing our learners with best comprehensive Fork Lift Truck training in the Wolverhampton area. Steps to Work contacted PLT Training back in May 2009. Since then, nearly 20 Steps to Work customers have been put through their Fork Lift Truck (FLT) licence.
One Steps to Work customer, Thomas, 28, has recently passed his FLT licence through funding via the Priorities Area Employment Fund (PAEP), made available by the City Strategy of Employment and Skills and the Wolverhampton Adult Service .
Thomas had been on a temporary contract at a local warehousing firm. Once his contract ended, Thomas sought advice from his local Jobcentre Plus, Molineux House in Wolverhampton. Thomas had soon been out of work for 6 months. Thomas said, “I really wanted to work, I hadn't been out of work for more than 2 weeks before. I was then referred to Steps to Work where my advisor Nikki informed me that funding was available to complete my FLT Licence with PLT Training. “
Thomas successfully completed the 5 day course, all paid for by the PAEP programme. Thomas added, “Being out of work there was no way I could of afforded this licence.”
Thomas showed enthusiasm and determination to gain his FLT licence and had proved to his trainer and PLT Training Manager, Nick Bennett that he was committed and determined to secure work once he had his licence.
Nick commented, “Thomas was a fast learner. Through my contacts, I knew that local company Mann & Hummle were looking for trained FLT drivers and put forward Thomas’ name. Thomas was successful at the interview and has now gained full time permanent employment.”
Thomas has settled into his new position and is enjoying his new
career as a fully qualified FLT Driver.
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