CASE STUDIES
Every day we help people to achieve new qualifications, grow in confidence and take positive steps in their lives.
Read our learner success stories to find out how training with North East Wales Skills Academy can be the change that you have been looking for.
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I can't believe how much my life has changed
After realising that working at Amazon wasn’t the right route, James Smith was referred to NEWSA by Careers Wales – and has never looked back.
“I can’t believe how much my life has changed and how much I’ve achieved and progressed,” James said.
“During my training, the support I received from the NEWSA tutors was excellent and they were there whenever I needed them. I could tell they really care about their work and all their learners.”
When she joined the Skills Academy, ambitious James decided to enrol on the FLT pathway.
She gained a full understanding of top skills demanded by employers.
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NEWSA helps Dan get in gear
Dan Collin joined NEWSA in March 2021 after being recruited through his local Jobcentre. The 42-year-old had been brought up in foster care and was diagnosed with ADHD as a child. He had previously found it difficult to find regular, paid employment as a young adult and found himself moving from job to job with little security.
After qualifying at the end of the HGV course he started a four-week work placement at JCB Transmissions in Wrexham. He was soon offered a full-time post as a driver and has seen his role grow to include warehouse operations and shift manager