
YMCA Training learners who have successfully completed
the 'Supported Transition Reaching Individuals Via Employed'
(STRIVE) course have been presented certificates of achievement by
Wythenshawe and Sale East MP Paul Goggins
The STRIVE Programme, provided by YMCA training, works with young
people (aged 16-19) who need additional support with learning to
help them into employment or further training. Learners carry out
activities to improve their Maths and English as well as learning
how to complete application forms, write letters to employers and
produce CV. Successful students receive a City and Guilds Award in
Employability Skills at the end of the 16 week course.
Paul Goggins MP said: "The young people on this course have worked
hard to improve their lives. The confidence and skills they have
gained on the STRIVE course has helped them improve their
employability and move on in life. It is great to see that one of
the students has now started an apprenticeship and another has
moved on to further training."
Dawn Brannigan from YMCA Training, said: "Our learners really
appreciated the visit and it really acknowledged how important
their achievements are."
Pictured from left to right: Theo Fitzgerald, Michael Bryan,
Dean Vesey, Paul Goggins MP, Kaliciaa Graves, Kelly Annison.