Success Stories
At Skills North East, our learners are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication to personal and professional growth drives our mission to provide high-quality adult education. Through our programs, many have transformed their careers and lives.
These success stories highlight the profound impact of adult learning and underscore our commitment to empowering individuals to achieve their goals and excel in their chosen fields.
Success Stories
Transformative Journeys with Skills North East
At Skills North East, we aim to empower individuals and improve lives through education. With an 86% success rate in getting our learners into employment, we are proud to offer a bespoke, tailored approach that keeps our finger on the pulse of the job market!
We have REAL Stories and REAL Success!
We are thrilled to share the inspiring journeys of our learners who have successfully completed our boot camps and courses through our learner loans. From becoming autism-trained teaching assistants to launching their own businesses as nail technicians, our learners have transformed their lives and careers.
Nationwide Support
With centres around the UK, we support a diverse range of learners, offering personalised courses that cater to individual needs and career goals. Our commitment to providing hands-on, relevant training ensures our learners are well-prepared for the job market.
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Lorraine Devlin
From Seeking Support to Teaching Assistant
Background
Lorraine was eager to embark on a new career path, seeking both job opportunities and additional qualifications. Whilst she had expereince in a different sector she wanted a complete a new area of learning. She approached Skills North East to build more experience and advance in teaching with a Level 3 Teaching Assistant course.
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Challenges
The primary challenge was finding a program and placement opportunities that provided a comprehensive mix of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to enhance her skills and career prospects. Lorraine had a strong interest in teaching but lacked the necessary qualifications. Our ‘Level 3 – Teaching Assistant Course’ was the perfect solution, equipping her with the skills and readiness for employment.
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Solution
Skills North East offered the ideal solution by enrolling Lorraine in a tailored Skills Bootcamp in Teaching, led by the skilled Lauren Horton. The program was carefully designed to cover all key teaching aspects, blending theoretical instruction with practical experience. Lorraine benefited from real-world teaching placements in local schools, where she could apply her new skills, build confidence, and receive feedback from seasoned educators.
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Results
As a result of the Skills Bootcamp, Lorraine gained invaluable hands-on experience in a teaching environment and secured a job in teaching and hopes to gain more qualifications as she continues her teaching career! She felt her certificates were put to excellent use, and she acquired skills that exceeded her initial expectations.
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“I would recommend anyone who has a talent to take up a course. Anyone offered a place with Skills North East should feel very lucky. I think it is a great achievement and honour to be offered a course. Plus I have had a fabulous experience. I feel I gained skills I never thought I could gain. Skills North East helped me find the right career and job for me, they have a way of bringing out what you are best at and making it much better. I am so very grateful to them for the offer they gave me..”
Lorraine Devlin – Skills Bootcamp Learner March 2023
Anon Bootcamp Learner
Transitioning to Teaching Assistant
Background
Our male learner, who wishes to remain anonymous, was looking to secure a job and obtain qualifications in a sector where he had some prior experience but not enough to gain employment. He applied for our fully funded course in teaching to get his career off to a start.
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Challenges
He wanted a job in teaching but lacked the necessary qualifications and a clear pathway to employers. He needed a structured course in teaching that would offer practical experience and help advance his career in education.
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Solution
He enrolled in the Teaching Assistant course at Skills North East, which offered up-to-date information and valuable hands-on experience.
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Results
Thanks to the course, he gained valuable, firsthand experience in a teaching environment and was thrilled to receive a job offer upon completion.
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“I wanted to find a job and get a qualification. Skills North East found the perfect course and placements to help me. The teaching was the best I have ever had. They gave me a 100 per cent chance of finding a job and were totally professional on every level. I am very glad I got the chance to do a course with Skills North East. I would recommend anyone to take up the fantastic opportunities they offer.”
Anon – Skills Bootcamp Learner March 2024
Morgan Fowler
From Job Seeker to Landscaping Professional
Background
Morgan Fowler applied for a landscaping job on Indeed and discovered the Skills Bootcamp when contacted over the phone.
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Challenges
Morgan aimed to gain comprehensive knowledge in horticulture and landscaping, acquire qualifications for the sector, and achieve personal and professional goals simultaneously.
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Solution
Enrolling in the Skills Bootcamp provided Morgan with a structured program covering health and safety on construction sites, management skills, hand tool use, and plant identification.
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Results
Morgan successfully achieved personal goals, gaining extensive knowledge in health and safety that led to qualification for a CSCS card. Combined with previous experience, the skills obtained secured a job with a tree planting company.
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“Overall, my experience was positive. While there was slightly more focus on health and safety than expected, I successfully achieved all my personal goals. I wholeheartedly recommend others to attend a Skills Bootcamp.”
Morgan Fowler – Greenskills Bootcamp Learner
Lauren Frost
Lauren Frost’s Inspiring Journey: Mastering Beauty Skills and Launching a Successful Career!
Background
Lauren discovered the Level 3 Beauty Massage course and embarked on a journey to expand her skills and career prospects in the beauty industry.
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Challenges
She aimed to gain comprehensive knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and practical beauty therapy skills while navigating the complexities of starting a self-employed career.
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Solution
Enrolling at Michelle Beauty Academy proved pivotal. Lauren learned in-depth about anatomy, mastered four new massages (aromatherapy, Swedish, Indian head, hot stone), and acquired skills in spray tan and rub-on tan treatments.
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Results
The course not only equipped Lauren with practical skills but also boosted her confidence in client consultations and aftercare. She secured a self-employed position at a local salon starting April, leveraging her newfound expertise.
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“I am grateful for the comprehensive training at Michelle Beauty Academy. It has prepared me not only with practical skills but also connected me with opportunities like the Princess Trust’s business enterprise course, which will further support my journey into self-employment. The support from my tutor and academy staff has been invaluable.”
Lauren Frost – Level 3 Beauty Massage Learner
John Bell
Transitioning to Horticulture
Background
John Bell was ready for a new chapter in his life and felt a calling towards horticulture, eager to turn his passion for plants into a fulfilling career.
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Challenges
However, John faced the challenge of needing a structured program to equip him with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills required for a successful career in gardening and horticulture.
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Solution
John found the perfect fit at Skills North East. He enrolled in our Horticulture course, where he received comprehensive training, including Health and Safety Level 1, tailored specifically for horticulture and arboriculture. The course offered a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, ensuring John could confidently and safely pursue his new career path.
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Results
John thrived in the course, mastering skills such as safe tree cutting and essential gardening safety measures. He successfully completed the program, armed with the in-depth knowledge and confidence needed to excel. John expressed his heartfelt satisfaction with the course, sharing how it had profoundly impacted his career direction and opened up new possibilities for his future. John’s journey is a testament to what can be achieved with the right support and training. We’re incredibly proud to have been a part of his transformation!
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“The course met my expectations. I learned a canny bit, but some of the words were difficult to spell and pronounce. I wanted a change of direction, and this course helped with that. It got me an interview, and I achieved my personal goal of getting a qualification and help towards a job.”
John Bell – March 2024
