Five Lamps have been working in partnership with Stockton Council to support young people through the GOIL project (Get On In Life), which engages 14 – 19 year olds who are NEET (not in education, employment or training)
The project works intensively with them to re-engage them into learning, training and employment.
Luke, James, Ryan and Jack all came individually to Five Lamps after leaving school and college seeking support and guidance into training and employment.
Each one had their own issues and barriers which impacted on them moving forward in their careers. All the young men accessed one to one support and guidance from Anne Rookes, GOIL Support Worker at Five Lamps and were signed up to the GOIL project.
Luke Beddard came to Five Lamps unsure of what direction he wanted to take after attending college and discovering both college and the particular course he had enrolled in wasn’t for him. Luke was originally considering a career in engineering or joining the navy. Luke had lost his direction and was unsure of which path to take. James Kirland and Jack Sawyer’s situations were very similar, they both were unsure of what opportunities were out there and how to go about accessing information. Like many other young people Ryan Sawyer was unhappy in his workplace and asked for on-going guidance from Anne to help him find more suitable employment opportunities.
Anne supported all four with guidance and support to search for relevant training opportunities. Anne was aware of a 23 week course for a Level 3 Diploma in Gas Instillation at Neta Training Site in Portrack Lane, Stockton and supported all four towards successfully completing their initial assessments and securing positions on the course.
During this time great relationships have been built with the staff at Neta Training especially the Apprenticeship Mentor Jane Stephenson and Tom Graey Gas Co-ordinator who both made a special effort to make sure the young men were been supported with any issues regarding their course.
Luke, James, Ryan and Jack are due to complete the course in September 2013, feedback received has been 100% positive about all four of the students and hopefully they will all secure a career in gas installation.
Anne has kept in regular contact with each young person, making sure they are still attending and enjoying the course.
Anne said
“Thank you is a word I have become accustom to hearing when meeting up with these four great young men. All have commented on how it would not have been possible without the support of Five Lamps and the GOIL Project. Well Done”
Five Lamps deliver GOIL through a sub contract with Stockton- on- Tees Borough Council. GOIL is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF).