On the 21st July Access Training recognised the achievements of the 1,200 learners it has supported during the last 12 months.
Success stories included Katarina Blaskova (22) from Derby who faced a life-changing Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis two years ago. Katrina had been working as a health care assistant for NHS Derbyshire but her condition left her unable to cope with the demands of that role.
Despite English not being her first language and having previously found administration work a struggle, Katrina went on to achieve two qualifications through Access Training and is now working as a receptionist for the NHS.
“By completing two years of studies with Access Training my confidence has grown,” said Katrina.
“I am thankful for the opportunities the training has provided and I can only praise the tutors. They were very professional, patient and extremely helpful throughout.
“I would recommend Access Training to anybody that is lacking confidence and looking to learn.”
In recognition of these achievements, Katrina was presented with an inaugural City and Guilds ‘Medal of Excellence’ at this year’s Access Training celebration event.
The event, which took place at Nottingham’s Crowne Plaza Hotel, was attended by a number of local VIPs, including Derby North MP, Amanda Solloway.
Corrina Hembury, Managing Director of Access Training, said: “The celebration event is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate our pride in the achievements of the 1,200 learners we have supported in the last year.
“Our learners come from diverse backgrounds and study towards qualifications and apprenticeships in construction, care, business skills and education, helping them to fulfil their employment and career potential.
“The fact that 86% of them achieve qualifications with us – well above the national average of 60% - is reason to celebrate in itself but this event enables us to congratulate people, like Katrina, individually on their hard work, dedication and determination.”
Learners that attended the event comprised those aged between 14 and 16 in full-time education, those aged between 16 and 18 in full time apprenticeships and those that have completed short-term courses.
Lindsey Williams, Chief Executive of Futures Housing Group, said: “Events like these are a fantastic way of recognising and finding out more about the achievements of people that are determined to enhance their skills and boost their career.
“Futures Housing Group is extremely proud to be associated with Access Training and we are delighted to have sponsored this prestigious event.”
Amanda Solloway MP for Derby North, who spoke at the event, added: “Apprenticeships and training provide such a vital opportunity for the young and the track record of Access Training in not only providing these opportunities to people from a diverse range of backgrounds but also their fantastic results, should rightly be a cause for celebration.
“It was an incredible honour to have been asked along to speak at the Inspirational Learners event and to have met some of the Learners and Apprentices who are a real credit to Access Training and themselves”
Futures Housing Group, which co-own Access Training with Acclaim Housing Group and Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA), was the event’s headline sponsor. Other sponsors included NCHA, City and Guilds, Ark People and Communities and Access 2 Apprenticeships.
Success stories included Katarina Blaskova (22) from Derby who faced a life-changing Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis two years ago. Katrina had been working as a health care assistant for NHS Derbyshire but her condition left her unable to cope with the demands of that role.
Despite English not being her first language and having previously found administration work a struggle, Katrina went on to achieve two qualifications through Access Training and is now working as a receptionist for the NHS.
“By completing two years of studies with Access Training my confidence has grown,” said Katrina.
“I am thankful for the opportunities the training has provided and I can only praise the tutors. They were very professional, patient and extremely helpful throughout.
“I would recommend Access Training to anybody that is lacking confidence and looking to learn.”
In recognition of these achievements, Katrina was presented with an inaugural City and Guilds ‘Medal of Excellence’ at this year’s Access Training celebration event.
The event, which took place at Nottingham’s Crowne Plaza Hotel, was attended by a number of local VIPs, including Derby North MP, Amanda Solloway.
Corrina Hembury, Managing Director of Access Training, said: “The celebration event is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate our pride in the achievements of the 1,200 learners we have supported in the last year.
“Our learners come from diverse backgrounds and study towards qualifications and apprenticeships in construction, care, business skills and education, helping them to fulfil their employment and career potential.
“The fact that 86% of them achieve qualifications with us – well above the national average of 60% - is reason to celebrate in itself but this event enables us to congratulate people, like Katrina, individually on their hard work, dedication and determination.”
Learners that attended the event comprised those aged between 14 and 16 in full-time education, those aged between 16 and 18 in full time apprenticeships and those that have completed short-term courses.
Lindsey Williams, Chief Executive of Futures Housing Group, said: “Events like these are a fantastic way of recognising and finding out more about the achievements of people that are determined to enhance their skills and boost their career.
“Futures Housing Group is extremely proud to be associated with Access Training and we are delighted to have sponsored this prestigious event.”
Amanda Solloway MP for Derby North, who spoke at the event, added: “Apprenticeships and training provide such a vital opportunity for the young and the track record of Access Training in not only providing these opportunities to people from a diverse range of backgrounds but also their fantastic results, should rightly be a cause for celebration.
“It was an incredible honour to have been asked along to speak at the Inspirational Learners event and to have met some of the Learners and Apprentices who are a real credit to Access Training and themselves”
Futures Housing Group, which co-own Access Training with Acclaim Housing Group and Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA), was the event’s headline sponsor. Other sponsors included NCHA, City and Guilds, Ark People and Communities and Access 2 Apprenticeships.
Pictured left to right: Corrina Hembury (Managing Director of Access Training), Adam Warsop (City and Guilds), Katerina Blaskova (City and Guilds ‘Medal of Excellence’ winner 2016) and Nichola Mundry (Access Training Assessor).
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All of the learners celebrating with their certificates
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Amanda Solloway, Derby MP
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