Jasmine Lands a New Job With Support From COMPASS Jasmine found out about COMPASS on the CSW Group website. She contacted us and after discussing her needs she was referred to our partner Whitehead-Ross. Jasmine had previously worked in hospitality but was made redundant during the pandemic. At 19-years old, she had some great previous…
COMPASS Helps Ashley to Get Back on Track Ashley was unemployed but not claiming benefits. He had completed his Level 1 in Light Vehicle Mechanics but sadly his college would not let him continue to complete his second year. Due to this knockback and his learning disability, Ashley was lacking confidence and wanted support to…
Michael Sharman Skills Adviser, SMART SKILLS What is your favourite thing about SMART SKILLS? That SMART SKILLS offers a rounded skills service like no other, to be able to support a business with their skills need which could have a significant impact on their business; it is just fantastic! What do you like most about…
Kickstart Scheme Ends but It’s Not Too Late to Develop Skills It has now been over a month since the fantastic Kickstart scheme came to a close. The scheme offered the opportunity for individuals aged between 16-24 to enter a position within the workplace, with the expense footed by the UK Government. The Kickstart scheme…
SMART SKILLS Empowers Julia to Grow Her Photography Businesses Julia, business owner at Julia Woollacott Photography, recently completed the free Digital Marketing Workshops from SMART SKILLLS, delivered by our partner Petroc. Based in North Devon, Julia offers stylish and relaxed wedding, portrait and event photography. She wanted to develop her digital marketing skills to help…
SMART SKILLS Enables David the Electrician to Expand His Business into Electric Vehicle Charging Installation Projects David has worked as a self-employed Electrical Contractor for the past 12 years. He had previously attended a range of electrical courses in Exeter with The Focus Training Group, where he heard about the opportunity of completing fully funded…
Oliver Takes Flight with the Help of COMPASS Oliver* attended his First Commitment meeting at the Jobcentre with his mum in August 2021. It was difficult to get information from Oliver; his reply to each question was “I don’t’ talk”. He was further encouraged to participate in the interview, but mum stepped in and replied…
Naomi Richards Skills Adviser, SMART SKILLS What is your favourite thing about SMART SKILLS? That it’s accessible to anyone over the age of 16 in Devon and the fact that businesses can upskill their staff without paying a penny! What do you like most about working on the SMART SKILLS programme? I love that our…
COMPASS Helps Dillon to Gain a Basic Skills Qualification and Explore Career Options Dillon moved to the UK from South Africa having not completed his secondary education and without any formal qualifications. He completed a range of work experience in South Africa including various building and site works roles and mechanics experience; he was keen to…
With 2022 on the horizon, it’s time for you to launch an upskilling revolution and place you and your employees in the forefront of the training movement! Upskilling is vital in replacing outdated skills that are no longer relevant to today’s ever-changing job landscapes. Change is inevitable, there’s nothing we can do about it. COVID-19…