September E-News
Congratulations to the following students who had FULL ATTENDANCE for the month of August 2009: Lyndsey Chievers, Andrew Craig, Lee Maxwell, Jade McCaul, Ryan Shields, Sarah Teggart, Kirsty Rooney, EllaMcNabb, Anthony Fitzpatrick, Paul Clarke, Carlene Baxter, Sarah McCrum, Ciara Ward, Emma Armstrong, ColleenKelly, Margaret Watt
WINNER OF THE FULL ATTENDANCE AWARD: Carlene Baxter – Congratulations!!
STUDENT SUCCESSES:
There have been quite a few qualifications achieved by a range of students. These include short accredited courses, vocational qualifications and national vocational qualifications.
We are delighted to share these successes with you below: CSR Cards have been successfully awarded to the following: | CSR CARDS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY AWARDED TO THE FOLLOWING:- | | |
| General Construction Operative | Craft Plasterer | Craft Bricklayer | Craft Joiner | Slinging and Banksman Operator Licence | Site Supervisor Course |
| M BairdA FeenanRJ HamiltonK HollandM EastwoodJ CullenB FryerD GraceyT PierceM SavageK CurranM CraigP McConvey | S GilmanH LairdG BurnsK Laird | J McMechanJ G O’HareP HollandM McPhillips | V LavertyC MurdockM QuinnJ WrightM BraniffG RitchieL QuinnP GribbenJ PullenR MooneyM. Byrne | Liam Grimley | Martin Sweeney |
EDI Level 3 Certificate in Children’s care Learning and Development
Christine Morgan Kelly Morgan Emma Cree
Application of Number - Louise Neill Rachel Jordan
Kelly Murray
Emma Fitsimon Catherine Coulter Lauren McIlhatton
Aine Bowen Margaret Watt Declan Mulholland Kirsty McAteer Stefan Craig Sarah McCrum Janine McGreevy Lynsey Chievers Ryan Shields Christine MorganMalisah Templeton Sarah Woods Samantha Stelges
Communication - Sarah McCrum Karin Tate Nicola Mackin Ryan ShieldsCatherine Coulter Ella McNabb Louise Neill Stacey Lee DorrianKirsty McAteer
3 Day Counter Balance Course - Andrew Cook
Level 2 Award in Food Safety - Brian Morgan Marc Small
Introductory Certificate in Customer Care - Ryan Shields Nicole Henson Rachael Hamill Patrick RoganAaron Doherty Jade McCaul Ellen Finnegan Karin Tate Emma Fitzsimons
Introductory Certificate in Conflict Handling - Chimene Hayes Ryan Shields Emma Fitzsimons Kerry Louise TrainorJade McCaul Nicole Henson Ellen Finnegan Barbara MasseyCaroline Daly Martina Hawkins Nuala McIlroy Meme Swail
NVQ Level 2 in Food and Drink Service - Karl Brown
NVQ Level 1 in Retail Skills - Neil Biggerstaff
Text Processing Level 1Angela Brannigan
Text Processing Level 3Lisa Waddell
OCR Level 2 NVQ for It UsersPadraig Keenan Sinead Kelly Conor McDermott Eamon McGuiganErin Morgan Kyle O’Kane Jason Tupas Sean Turley
OCR Level 2 in NVQ Business and AdministrationLaura Brannigan Lorraine Canmore Paul Edwards Grace Kelly-KirbyLaura Magoran Francesca Phillips Catherine Rice Orla Rooney Kirsty Stirling Louise Wright Emma Armstrong Stacey Lee DorrianDionne Carolan
Units of NVQ Level 2 Business and AdministrationSean McCarthy
Presentation Software Level 2Michelle Hughes –
Presentation Software Level 2 OCR Level 3 NVQ in Business and AdministrationLaura Lynch
Domestic/Light Commercial Oil Firing System - Robert Dobson
Domestic/Light Commercial Oil Firing System, Oil Storage Tank Installation Jonathon Moore
OCR Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (New Clait) Paul Clarke Andrew Craig Freda Truesdale Bernard Flanagan (Part)Martina Kennedy (Part) Kate Trimble (Part)
NVQ Level 2 Children’s Care Learning and Development Leanne Wannacot
NVQ Level 3 Children’s Care Learning and Development Janine McGreevy Christine Morgan Kelly Murray
EDI Technical Certificate Children’s Care Learning and Development Level 3 - Janine McGreevy Stacy Whan
EDI Technical Certificate Children’s Care Learning and Development Level 2 - Lucia Irvine Fionnula Travers Rachael Jordan
EDI Technical Certificate in Administration Level 2 - Michelle Hughes
Adult Literacy - Declan Mulholland Coilan Madine Chimene Hughes Patrick Rogan Sarah Teggart Anthony Fitzpatrick Kirsty Rooney Catherine Cardwell
Adult Numeracy - Stefan Craig Catherine Coulter Sarah Teggart Kirsty RooneyCatherine Cardwell Anthony Fitzpatrick
NOCN Level 2 Award in Door Supervision - Paul McGurk Cormac Tumelty Anthony Meese Alan LewisEdward Stewart James Masters Bryon Hagen Christopher Kendell
NVQ Level 2 for IT UsersRachel Linden
Text Production Level 2Dionne Carolan Gillian Trusedale
Text Processing (Business Professional) Level 1 - Kelly-Ann Hamill Roisin Grant John McMullan Laura StanleyLaura Magoran Gillian Trusedale Angela Brannigan
CONGRATULATIONS
We were delighted to be able to present a cheque for £50 to Judith young of Blackwater College. Judith was the winner of our annual prize draw and collected her prize on 28th July.
O’Boyles Staff are now available on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Morning to talk to clients about courses and training on offer and take them on a tour of the premises. Clients are still free to call in outside of this time, if an advisor is not available an appointment can be made to see one. Throughout September some students are still making their minds up.
New Programmes are on offer to school leavers joining Training for Success from September 2009 and for those currently on Training for Success and ready to progress.
The Best ‘Trainers’ Around!
Recruitment is currently taking place at Hugh J O’Boyle Training Ltd for 16-17 year olds who would like to get started in a career and complete job related qualifications. There are lots of different careers to follow including Catering and Hospitality, Bar Service, Professional Cookery, Administration, I.T, Childcare, Retail Skills, Butchery, Floristry and Distribution, Warehousing and Stores. As well as learning new skills, participants will work towards gaining real qualifications. All students will have the opportunity to gain National Vocational Qualifications at Level 2 (equivalent to five GCSE’s at Grade C or above) and/or Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A levels) Training will include off-the-job training at O’Boyle’s premises, as well as workplace training. It is not just the training that is rewarding, a weekly training allowance will be paid and O’Boyle’s will cover the cost of all qualifications and travel. Hugh J O’Boyle Training Ltd has over 23 years experience in delivering training and qualifications for school leavers. The organization is paid on results which is reassuring for students and parents. The harder you work the more qualifications you can get. O’Boyle’s have a team of trainers who will help you achieve your goal, regardless of the hurdles in front of you. Together we will make sure you cross the finish line and get what you deserve – a job and qualifications. O’Boyles are recruiting in all the main towns including Newcastle, Downpatrick, Ballynahinch and the surrounding areas. Contact Hugh J O’Boyle Training Ltd on 02844616438 and speak to a member of staff for more information and advice. Alternatively school leavers and or parents are invited to call into 114 Irish Street to discuss career opportunities. O’Boyle’s can also make referrals to Careers Advisers in the local Job Centres for any students who want professional careers guidance.
Congratulations to Catherine Rice who has completed her full Apprenticeship Framework in administration, and to her employer AQ Engineering who secure a £500 bonus to reflect their commitment in releasing Catherine to attend her day release classes.
Congratulations - Emma Armstrong In our last edition we advised that one of our Administration Apprentices was in the final of the William Keown Trust Awards. We are delighted to announce that Emma Armstrong was one of three local recipients of accolades at the prestigious William Keown Trust Awards for Personal Achievement. Held in Bangor last month, the William Keown Trust Awards recognize the accomplishments and courage shown by people with disabilities. The awards were presented by Trust President Kate Smith and local entertainer Gene Fitzpatrick. Emma Armstrong was presented with a ‘Children of Courage – Special Certificate’. We are delighted for Emma who is a most deserving recipient of the award.
Childcare students now avail of ‘Behaviour Management Workshops’ in addition to their Childcare course. The Workshops are beneficial in helping Students to develop strategies to deal with disruptive behavior.
Hugh J O’Boyle Training Ltd offered students at Secondary Level Education an opportunity to take advantage of 2 one day Vocational Qualification Courses which took place in July: Thursday 16th July – City & Guilds Introductory Certificate in Customer CareThursday 23rd July – City & Guilds Introductory Certificate in Conflict HandlingBoth Courses took place at O’Boyles premises at 114 Irish Street, Downpatrick. Clients completed a test at the end of each day; a pass in this resulted in a qualification – a City and Guilds Certificate in ‘Customer Care’ and a City & Guilds Certificate in ‘Conflict handling’. We have had 100% success rate for these qualifications and this is a real confidence boost for participants. The Customer Care course is relevant for most vocational areas and feedback from the clients is that they really enjoyed the course and felt it was beneficial. Achievement in this has given the students additional qualifications to add to their CV. The Conflict Handling Course is for people who are working in areas where there is likely to be conflict with customers – Catering, Retail, Front Line Reception etc. The group included a mixture from grammar school, university and vocational training. Congratulations to all students who took part.
Congratulations to 5 O’Boyle Staff who sat the ‘Conflict Handling’ exam – Meme Swail, Nuala McElroy, Caroline Daly, Martina Hawkins and Barbara Massey!
We are delighted to advise you that we are now offering additional new short accredited courses to clients under ‘ Steps to Work’. We have introduced these short accredited courses to help clients achieve qualifications which can give them an edge in competing for jobs in the current job market. The courses run on a Thursday – If you are interested then please do not hesitate to contact us. Document Presentation Level 2 Document Presentation Level 3 Speed Keying Mail Merge Level 2 Business Presentations Level 2
Congratulations TO: Ann Deegan on becoming a Grandmother for the first time Baby Caitlin arrived on Thursday 27/08/09 Anne Tolson – Childcare Tutor who has two new grandchildren – Ava and Erin-Rose
A group of Steps to Work clients accompanied their tutors Sharon Carrew and Dr Kathlee Wallace-Pougher to the launch of the Strangford Lough Literacy Map and Guide. This took place in Strangford on Tuesday 8th September and was enjoyed by everyone.
Congratulations to Business Solutions Tutor Nuala McIlroy whose daughter Laura got married last week!
We bid farewell to Tracey McLaughlin who is now leaving us for Pastures New!
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