A4e David Excels In Numbers

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Good News Story David Excels in Numbers!! Local lad David Wren com- At the start of David’s pleted the FTET Gateway time with us his attenTo Work course with TWL. dance was poor which put him in danger of He sat their initial assessbeing dismissed from ment and was assessed at our programme, howentry level 3 Numeracy. ever with the support He began a Basic Skills of the tutors at A4e David’s Course with A4e at the end Workington, attendance became Once again he worked hard on of last year. David commore positive. achieving this qualification in the pleted the diagnostic asHe achieved the City weeks that followed and achieved sessment and was targeted and Guilds level 1 within Level 2. All credit goes to David’s to work towards a City and 2 months. The next commitment to achieve his goals. Guilds level one qualifica- level was discussed with A4e Business Manager, David Adam David and through en- awarded David with a DAB digital tion in Numeracy. couragement and supHe understood that he port this led him to radio. would have to work hard to agree to sit his level 2 Well done David!. achieve this level of qualifi- numeray.

New Barrow Premises!! Barrow have recently moved into new premises (Victoria Hall) which offers 3 training rooms, kitchen, eating area and office space Each training room has access to computers, the internet and refreshments. The clients have settled well in each of their areas. Feedback is far better than the previous premises due to facilities offered, size and space being larger, with it being all on one corridor, instead of being segregated and isolated, each has its own direct telephone number. Clients and staff alike appear more positive with more interaction going on between the programms regarding sharing information and support. The site is central being in town close to bus routes, train station, job centre and external agencies which we dip in and out of. Job Centre Advisers have passed on comments: easier access location wise for clients, more direct contact to specific staff members. Advisers have stated they would like to visit the centre when A4e have settled, an open day is being planned in approximately 3-4 weeks.