Traineeship leads to new career for Ryan
19 year old Ryan Dodds from Gateshead is starting an apprenticeship in painting and decorating with a North East business, having gained skills and experience through a traineeship. Here's his story.
Ryan wasn't in employment when he began his seven week traineeship in painting and decorating, organised by Gateshead Council's learningSkills, which offers traineeships in a range of sectors for young people aged 16 to 24.
Having completed the traineeship, he's now working towards a level two apprenticeship with Shaun Matthias Ltd, which was founded in 1993 and carries out commercial, industrial and domestic decorating across the UK.
"When I came to learningSkills I wasn't sure if I wanted to work in painting and decorating,"said Ryan. "My traineeship work experience helped me learn new skills such as marbling and graining and made me realise it was something I would like to make my career. I've travelled all over the county and also managed a site as part of my apprenticeship."
Ryan's apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with classroom-based learning and time spent in learningSkills' painting and decorating workshop. He's one of 8 young trainees who have recently gone on to begin apprenticeships with North East painting and decorating businesses, supported by learningSkills.
Harriet Cole, Youth Education and Skills Coordinator with learningSkills: "As well as learning practical skills and techniques, our apprentices gain confidence in different work situations including interacting with customers, colleagues and managers. A qualification like Ryan's can lead to a range of careers in the construction industry, including shop fitting entry-level architecture and engineering roles."
learningSkills offers a variety of courses for learners of a variety of ages.
Hear from hairdressing trainee, Amy Griffiths, in this short film.
Find out more about traineeships and apprenticeships with learningSkills at www.mylearningskills.co.uk or call or text 0191 433 8646.
19 year old Ryan Dodds from Gateshead is starting an apprenticeship in painting and decorating with a North East business, having gained skills and experience through a traineeship. Here's his story.
Ryan wasn't in employment when he began his seven week traineeship in painting and decorating, organised by Gateshead Council's learningSkills, which offers traineeships in a range of sectors for young people aged 16 to 24.
Having completed the traineeship, he's now working towards a level two apprenticeship with Shaun Matthias Ltd, which was founded in 1993 and carries out commercial, industrial and domestic decorating across the UK.
"When I came to learningSkills I wasn't sure if I wanted to work in painting and decorating,"said Ryan. "My traineeship work experience helped me learn new skills such as marbling and graining and made me realise it was something I would like to make my career. I've travelled all over the county and also managed a site as part of my apprenticeship."
Ryan's apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with classroom-based learning and time spent in learningSkills' painting and decorating workshop. He's one of 8 young trainees who have recently gone on to begin apprenticeships with North East painting and decorating businesses, supported by learningSkills.
Harriet Cole, Youth Education and Skills Coordinator with learningSkills: "As well as learning practical skills and techniques, our apprentices gain confidence in different work situations including interacting with customers, colleagues and managers. A qualification like Ryan's can lead to a range of careers in the construction industry, including shop fitting entry-level architecture and engineering roles."
learningSkills offers a variety of courses for learners of a variety of ages.
Hear from hairdressing trainee, Amy Griffiths, in this short film.
Find out more about traineeships and apprenticeships with learningSkills at www.mylearningskills.co.uk or call or text 0191 433 8646.
