Skills Training UK’s Traineeships for Industry helps to find work for unemployed 19-24 year-olds and equips them with skills.
Recently through the traineeship Gerrymet have employed Damian Williams, age 20, as a Trainee Saw Doctor.
Gerrymet director, Tim Willis, said: “I was looking to employ someone and the Traineeship for Industry allowed me to see the trainee work and see how keen they are. I was really impressed with Damian’s attitude and took him on as a Trainee Saw Doctor. He’s fitted in really well and I can see that Skills Training UK have really listened to what employers want.”
Damian said: “I’m really happy. I’d never considered doing anything like this before but I’m really enjoying working at Gerrymet and doing something that’s hands on. I can say to people now, I’m 20 and I’ve got a job, which has made a huge difference to my life.”
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— Skills Training UK (@SkillsTrain_UK) October 29, 2014
