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Learners achievements rewarded in I Can Do It and 5 E Ltd annual Awards

In recognition of learners’ achievements, every year, 5E Ltd and I Can Do It, hold a certificates celebration ceremony at their main facilities in the Selby Centre, Tottenham.

The awards, held on 16th November 2006, brought everyone involved under one roof, to provide the opportunity share their experiences, thank everyone involved in delivery and celebrate their personal achievements over the year.

One of the projects being celebrated was the Employ ULV Enfield Lone Parents project which is delivered by 5E, and 19 other local organisations. Via the project, 5E have reached out to help 114 lone parents residing in Enfield and Haringey with further training and personal development.

14 of those lone parents entered employment subsequent to receiving extensive positive and valuable job search support. The project as a whole has supported 118 lone parents into employment.

Two of the winners were Rebecca Ghartey and Maria Irene Da Silva:

Rebecca Ghartey

Rebecca moved to the UK from Italy in December 2005. She was keen to settle in to her new home but she was discovering that finding a job was harder than she hoped and she was becoming disheartened.  It was then she was introduced to 5E who, like so many before her, could see her potential.

5E encouraged her to up-skill herself by taking some courses while she looked for her ideal job as a carer Rebecca’s personal employment adviser worked closely with Rebecca who arranged for her to receive regular practical help such as advice on training and education, assistance with job searching and interview techniques, and help with job applications and CV presentation.

Rebecca’s friendly personality, her conduct, progress and achievements were excellent. She excelled even though she faced many obstacles. Her enthusiasm for her studies has always shone through and has gained her a lot of confidence throughout the course.

Rebecca soon passed her IT course in Level 1 and developed some new occupational skills that have enabled her to successfully secure employment and boost her confidence. She has now achieved her ambition and is fully employed as a Care Assistant for Scimitar Care Hotels plc.

Maria Irene Da Silva

Maria came to England from the Madeira Islands with only basic English skills which were making it hard for her to find permanent work, despite her enthusiasm Maria was keen to work, so when she heard about 5E and the Lone Parents programme, she jumped at the chance to improve her language skills and therefore her employability skills. She soon completed her ESOL course at entry 2 which provides basic knowledge of English to speakers of other languages.

In addition, she was given the opportunity to develop her confidence and motivation through personal development sessions and employability training including advancing her interview techniques skills, completing application forms and one-to-one job search.

Her level of self-confidence has been boosted beyond recognition as she successfully completes each level. Maria faced some difficult times, both personally and professionally, while on her course. She was also determined not to be shy about asking for help and support in making decisions to overcome these difficulties. Maria is delighted with her experience at 5E Ltd and the Lone Parents programme. She feels that she has received a quality learning experience, a qualification that is recognised that will remain with her for life and something she can continue to progress in.

On the 16th November she was awarded with her ESOL certificate and recognised for remarkable achievement and excellent progress.

Maria is now working as a nail technician while she continues her training, starting her entry 3 course soon. She hopes to eventually become an interpreter.

For more information on the Employ ULV Life Skills and Employability Support for Lone Parents programme, please contact Andrew Ramsay, Project Manager on 020 8372 7630 or email andrewramsay@enfield.ac.uk.

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