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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.