THE COURSE
Before joining one of our partnership ‘Introduction to Construction Skills’ courses, Jonathan was unemployed & felt desperate about the lack of help provided by the benefits system.
“I had worked in Construction but needed a string of hospital visits and was unable to secure a job through my normal channels. I was enrolled onto an ‘Introduction to Construction Skills’ 10 day online programme delivered by Cidori partners Barnet and Southgate College.”
PROGRESSION
“Whilst the course provided the certificates to return to work, I wasn’t sure if Cidori would take the final step and introduce me to a potential employer. However, Cidori are clearly an end-to-end provider of support from the desperation of unemployment to the security of a job. It is a shame that their diligence could not be instilled in the mainstream unemployment infrastructure.”
JOURNEY SINCE LEARNING
When the course ended Jonathan passed his CSCS test – Cidori work coach Victoria then referred him to one of our employer partners – Taylor Wimpey, who introduced Jonathan to their subcontractor, Laser Electrical where Jonathan is now happily employed full time.
“I enjoyed being a part of a group of students, and knowing that the Barnet Southgate College course was taking me to the destination I desired – the offer of a job came out of the blue and my new employer is very pleased with me. Cidori are how employment help should be – the only organisation that has really helped me – that has really tried. I am so grateful for the effort the Cidori – Barnet Southgate College partnership has put in my behalf.”
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Like all Construction Skills candidates, Jonathan has come away with:
- Level 1 Certificate of Introduction to Construction
- Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
- Level 1 Awards in Securing Employment & Personal Social Skills
- 5 year CSCS Green Card
“Congratulations to Jonathan on landing the job – he was a pleasure to teach! Jonathan was enthusiastic & eager to learn. His commitment was evident across classroom activities and all course work and targets were met. I am confident that Jonathan’s skills and abilities would be an asset to any organisation.”
Obi Salloo – Barnet and Southgate College Tutor