Lloyd – Administrative Assistant, BTCV

Lloyd , 22 was unemployed for over 6 months and had given up hope when applying for jobs and hearing no response. His confidence took a big knock and he was starting to believe he would never find work again until he gained help through the Future Jobs Fund to obtain work as an administrative assistant for BTCV. Lloyd supported the administration team at the BTCV office in Rhyl but also worked part time for BTCV’s partners Denbighshire Countryside Services at the Brickfield Pond Centre in Rhyl.

After 6 months of working for BTCV and Denbighshire Countryside Services,  Lloyd has gained the experience needed for working in the industry and from this obtained a permanent job working for Rhyl City Strategy as an administrator. He is elated and his confidence is now reaching new levels.

Tina Jones of BTCV said;

 “Future Jobs Fund has been a fantastic opportunity for young people in the area who would otherwise have found it very difficult to progress into employment.  Lloyd did not have the experience for administration and was therefore overlooked by prospective employers when applying for jobs – but the funding that FJF provides has enabled BTCV, in partnership with Denbighshire Countryside Service, and many other employers in the area,   to provide valuable training, qualifications and experience that has enabled these young people to gain sustainable employment and change their lives for the better. I am very pleased to have been a part of the Partnership with Rhyl City Strategy and hope that the Future Jobs Scheme can continue.”

  

  

Lee – Administrative Assistant, G.Purchase Construction Ltd.

Lee (22) graduated from University with a degree in Bio-Medical Science. He has since been unemployed; his job with G.Purchase Construction Ltd through the Rhyl City Strategy Future Jobs Fund has been his first experience of work.

Lee : “Due to being in continued education, after leaving university I had no current work experience. Since being employed by G.Purchase Construction Ltd. I have built up a wealth of experience and am able to show my true potential. The job is extremely varied and new challenges arise regularly.”

Terry Phipps, Client Services Manager, G.Purchase Construction Ltd said: “Lee has been a real asset to our company and has developed as a person during his time with us. The FJF has allowed him to make the transition from student life to life in the ‘outside world’ by enabling him to develop his social skills and to become a team member. This will, no doubt, stand him in good stead in the future.”

  

Jordan – Centre Assistant – Tree Top Adventure

Jordan (20) recently moved from Manchester to North Wales.  In Manchester he was a volunteer teaching football to children aged 6-18yrs.  

Jordan: “Since being employed by Tree Top Adventure I have found that my people skills have increased and I feel more at ease with the public.  Tree Top Adventure have given me great opportunities to further develop my personal skills and gain National Governing Body Awards that will enable me to further my career.” 

Tree Top Adventure: “Jordan has fitted right in at Tree Top Adventure, he is a very confident young man and is growing more and more every day.  His efforts and commitment to the job are admirable.  Jordan is both friendly and thoughtful when dealing with the public and we are currently receiving a large amount of positive feedback about Jordan. 
Jordan has become a valued member of staff and we hope that Jordan keeps growing here at Tree Tops Adventure”