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A new apprentice!

Louis joined a WorkStart course at the college following a period of unemployment and being unsure of his career path after finishing school. Louis demonstrated excellent ICT and organisational skills during his course. His hard work and determination lead him to secure a place on the Customer Service Apprenticeship at the college. Louis started his course in September 2021 and is working within the Management Information Systems department. Louis has found the support from his new team invaluable while settling into his role and hopes to gain the skills to secure paid employment after his course.

Bev Kinsey, Lecturer for WorkStart, commented “For Louis to have gained an apprenticeship with OH is not only an amazing achievement but also, testament to his well-grounded, kind and caring nature”.

Outcomes for learners are outstanding, teaching, learning and assessment are excellent and the extremely diverse programmes that meet learners’ individual needs, interests and aspirations, prepare them very well for life after College.
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