Ted Taylor
"I undertook my electrical apprenticeship and enjoyed the learning experience with my day release and how I was able to take what I had learned and transfer the skills and knowledge into the workplace. I gained site experience and completed my apprenticeship. I wanted to support other electrical apprentices and obtained a full time position with a training provider who have trained me to fulfil my ambitions. I now hold my Award in Education and Training and I am working towards my Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement qualification. In the future, I want to undertake my Diploma in Education and hold QTLS status.
I started with an apprenticeship and now I am teaching apprenticeships, from my point of view, apprenticeships offer training to obtain a skilled trade and job security."
Charlie Barnes
"I started my career by working as an apprentice and completed my Level 2 Plumbing and Heating qualification with John in the Newton Abbot site. Once I had competed this, I wanted a full time position and decided that being self employed would give me the flexibility to undertake the work I wanted to do and to develop my skills for the future. I have enrolled onto the Gas Foundation course which will give me the theoretical knowledge required to become a gas engineer as I can support my practical learning in the field with my mentor. I will work towards achieving my ACS qualification and be a fully fledged Gas Safe registered engineer in the near future.
I have grown as a person since achieving my apprenticeship. I am confident to self-direct my career and have taken the opportunity to continually learn and take responsibility for my own progression."
Jessica Martin
"When I first started the Adult Care Apprenticeship, I was extremely nervous and was unsure what I was writing for each assignment, working closely with my assessor she helped me build the confidence I was lacking, and brought me out of my shell. I could turn to her for support anytime I needed it throughout the qualification. I have moved from my level 2, to my level 3. I have plans to do my level 4 and eventually my 5 as I would love to be a manager of a care home".
Talia Henry
"The business administrator course helped me learn all about the business world whilst also helping me build my confidence. I found that every lesson was not only interesting but also helped me a lot in my role. As well as this, the teachers are very student-orientated and will do anything to help their students reach their best potential".
Leon Rowe
"Throughout my whole time at The Focus Training Group, I felt like a valued classmate being given help along every step of the way by all the staff, I have always been a firm believer that the best way to get started within the working world is by completing an apprenticeship and after doing this myself I can whole heartedly say that I would recommend this path to people of my age! After completing my course, I am now a happy member of the working team at Student Choice which was made possible by completing the level 2 customer service course".
Kate Gosling
"Focus Training provided great training and support throughout my L3 qualification. My tutor David, always had loads of time for me and any questions which I had, making sure that I understood all that I needed before the end of my lesson. During my L3 AAT Focus provided me with amazing knowledge and information, which has put me in a great position moving forward into the Level 4 training, as I now have a good understanding of the fundamentals in the industry.
Since completing the Level 3 and starting my Level 4 training, I am expanding my responsibilities in the office as well. I am now undertaking some small personal tax cases in preparation for the module that is covered in the Level 4 qualification on personal tax. I also undertake more analysis meetings with clients, which allows me to provide explanations behind their numbers, and advise/guide them in the future. I enjoy these new responsibilities as it allows me to build stronger relationships with clients.
I am hoping that after completing the Level 4 AAT, I will have stronger knowledge and a deeper understanding in the industry which will allow me to take part in more activities in different departments around the office, like having a go at some corporate accounts.”