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LOCAL CENTRES

Welcome to JHP in Stirling, Alloa and Falkirk

JHP Training offers a wide range of courses and programmes, designed to promote success the the workplace and help individuals achieve their career ambitions. Each Business Centre has experts working in local markets, developing training solutions tailored to each customer in each locality.

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What's New in JHP Stirling, Alloa and Falkirk

JHP Training Alloa Army day out

Alloa Army Day Out Learners on JHP Alloa's Get Ready for Work programme were lucky enough to spend an entire day with the Army recently. The learners visited Redford and Dreghorn barracks and were put through their paces during a variety of challenges throughout the day including team-building exercises, assault courses, laser gun competitions, paintballing and endurance tests. The soldiers showed learners their kit and equipment including smoke grenades, survival kits and even an AK47 rifle!

Thomas Robinson, tutor at JHP Alloa led the team and commented ‘all the learners and myself had a great time and enjoyed the programme, even when we were being shouted orders by the soldiers!The learners and myself would like to thank the army for the day and look forward to more events in the future’

A great day out building confidence and skills for all involved.

Ype van de Schaaf, award winning Modern Apprentice with JHP Training Dundee meets Tony Blair

Cooking up a stir with the PM!

A learner with JHP Dundee, who last year won a Scottish Modern Apprenticeship Award, has swapped his chef's hat for a shirt and tie to attend a reception at 10 Downing Street attended by Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

Ype van der Schaaf, who achieved an SVQ Level 4 in Management with JHP Dundee is Head Chef at The Famous Grouse Experience. He was invited to the reception in recognition of his outstanding achievement in the Scottish MA Awards where he won in the Continued Personal Development category.

Ype was nominated to attend the reception by the Department for Education and Skills and on receiving his invitation said:

"I cannot believe that I will be visiting what is probably the most famous address in the country!"

Following the visit, Ype reported back to Sylvia at Dundee, saying:

"The visit to 10 Downing Street was brilliant, an experience of a lifetime and so unexpected. I walked through the doors that so many Heads of State have walked through and climbed the stairs lined with portraits of past Prime Ministers. I stood in front of the famous fireplace and attended the Reception in the State Dining Room where I met Mr Blair. I should like to thank JHP Training Dundee for working with me on my Management Modern Apprentice which led me to this opportunity "

Ype has now completed his first year of a Management degree with the Open University having been spurred on by his previous achievements with vocational learning. Keep up the hard work Ype, you never know where you might get invited next!

Getting Ready for Work - how PS2 became BA Hons

At first glance, John did not seem to be the most likely JHP success story. We first saw him, aged 16, when a family member brought him to the Centre, wanting to encourage him to 'Find something useful to do - not just sitting around the house playing computer games and relying on family hand-outs.'

John reluctantly agreed to join the Getting Ready for Work course, but was a 'difficult' teenager to work with at first. However, he began to settle down, and as he did so his timekeeping, attendance and self motivation began to improve. He gained an ECDL Certificate, made new friends of all ages and became a likeable, pleasant, polite and friendly young man.

We lost touch with John after he left JHP, but was recently spotted, by a member of staff, working in a fast food outlet. However, it turned out that this was in fact weekend work to support him through the 'Access to University' course he was attending. John hopes to be offered a University place in 2005 to become a Social Worker, and ultimately wants to work with disadvantaged young people. We wish him well!

JHP Stirling in Partnership with Falkirk Council

JHP Stirling have just completed a successful retail vocational programme with Falkirk Council. The partnership was formed to give ten individuals the chance to get their start in the retail sector and involved both learners of all ages and from various backgrounds. All participants attended workshops and practical retail training sessions along with hands-on experience from intense work placements. The dedication and commitment of all the learners and staff involved ensured everyone on the programme achieved a permanent position with their placement company.

All of the learners were positive about the programme and their comments reflect this:

"I would let anyone know if they are looking to get into work JHP Training and Falkirk Council are the best people to go to" - Louise Henderson

"The training was very helpful and I learned a lot…..the staff were very good with all of us and got us the placements we wanted" - Benjamin Bryce

Following this successful partnership, JHP Stirling will start another course in the summer and are aiming for the same excellent results.

SVQ achievers with JHP Stirling at the Falkirk Wheel

JHP Stirling Embraces Retail Qualfications and eNVQ

JHP Stirling has made great progress in the delivery of retail qualifications and eNVQ with learner in both Tesco Extra in Alloa and the ASDA Falkirk.

At Tesco Extra, learners undertook Modern Apprenticeships if Customer Service, Retail, Distribution and Warehousing and Management – all qualification were delivered by Training Manager Greig Reinwick and Assessor Tom Foggo. The learners all expressed their enjoyment of the training experience and have said that they would definitely recommend the programmes to their colleagues in the future. JHP Stirling will continue this successful partnership with a new group of learners soon and will also introduce eNVQ to the store.

ASDA Falkirk has already embraced eNVQ and have had their first learner complete using the system. Melanie Gilson enjoyed the experience commenting that her Modern Apprenticeship will help her in both current and future job roles and that eNVQ was easy to use. Melanie is looking to continue her development by applying to complete additional vocational units using her ILA account.

Greig Renwick of JHP Training, Haliem’s Alison Hill, Alison Gee of the Prince’s Trust and Brian Lynch of JHP Training celebrate a Scottish Youth Business Trust success.

JHP Stirling is Entrusted to the Prince

Over the past few months, JHP Training in Stirling has begun working in a royal partnership with the Prince’s Trust, resulting in its first achievement.

The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust leads Scotland in the promotion and support of self-employment and business creation amongst young people.

Alison Hill successfully set up her own business called ‘Haliem’ selling high fashion shoes and accessories thanks to funding from the Prince’s Trust. Now, two years down the line, Alison has used her experience and skills to achieve her SVQ in Management. and found the process very worthwhile, she said:

“The SVQ made me more aware of my own job role and allowed me to make changes and improvements to benefit the business.”

Following this success, JHP Stirling will continue working with the Prince’s Trust to help other emerging leaders and entrepreneurs gain vocational qualifications. Get in touch if you want to know more.

Wheel Good Deal

JHP Training Stirling is proud to have been successfully delivering SVQ qualifications at The Falkirk Wheel, providing staff with qualifications in Management, Retail, Customer Service and Hospitality.

The Falkirk Wheel is the UK’s largest canal restoration project and was developed by British Waterways to reconnect the Union Canal with the Forth & Clyde Canal, joining the east and west coast for boat access. JHP Stirling is pleased to be a part of the project’s success by providing staff training and qualifications.

Mum Named Top Learner

Angela Bell and Isobel Dick JHP Learner Angela Bell has been named regional learner of the year for Scotland. The 27-year old mum picked up her award at a ceremony at JHP’s office in Coventry last week, along with £500 worth of vouchers.

Angela completed her ECDL at JHP Training in Stirling then successfully applied for a job with Prudential at its Craigforth headquarters. Since joining Prudential at the start of the year she has been promoted three times. She explains how JHP Training has helped her get her life back on track.

“Four years after having my daughter Cerys in I was still a full-time mum and, while I loved spending time with her, I thought I’d missed my chance at a career. I decided to make an appointment with the Jobcentre, and the adviser told me about the ECDL and how it could give me a recognised qualification.

“I was put in touch with JHP Training and, having arranged for Cerys to attend nursery full-time, started the course in late September. I enjoyed every minute of it, completing it in December – doing the ECDL really helped my confidence. Then my JHP tutor suggested I apply for an administration placement and after my first interview in nine years I got the job, my first in five years.

“I am now a pensions administrator and I love it. Doing the ECDL has turned my life around and I still keep in touch with people at JHP and made several friends during my training who I meet with regularly.”

Congratulations Angela, and best of luck for the future.

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Learn With JHP Stirling, Alloa and Falkirk

JHP Stirling, Alloa and Falkirk offer Modern Apprenticeships and SVQs in the following employment areas:

Customer Service
Retail Operations
Distribution and Warehousing
Management
Business Administration
Hospitality - Food and Drink
Hospitality Service
Hospitality Supervision
A1/V1 Assessor and Internal Verifier Units
Individual SVQ units and SVQ Level 2 and 3 using ILA (Individual Learning Account)
Scottish Personal Licence Holder’s certificate (on and off sales)
SVQ Learning and Development Level 3
SVQ Direct Training and Support Level 3
Skillnet with Learn Direct Scotland - over 400 online courses to choose ffom

We also offer a wide range of further courses and programmes, including:

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Scottish Progression Awards - such as PC Passport
Administration
Using IT
Personal & Management Development Courses (over 45 available)

In-Centre IT and the European Computer Driving License training is open to all unemployed people who qualify under Training for Work, New Deal and Getting Ready for Work and, even though you're 16 or 60 we can give you some new skills, update old ones and help you back to work.

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For more details on any of our programmes, submit an enquiry form to JHP or contact JHP direct.

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