WARRINGTON South MP David Mowat dropped in at an innovative training centre in the town to see for himself how it is giving unemployed people the skills they need to get back into jobs.
Mr Mowat visited The Job Gym, in Causeway Avenue, which specialises in training people for the logistics sector – a major employer in the Warrington area.
Learners undertake a government funded six-week programme, which gives them a qualification in warehousing and storage as well as a practical skill such as operating a forklift truck.
They also brush up on their English and maths and do a work skills course that helps them in their job search including tips on improving their CV and how to shine in an interview.
Around 15 jobseekers start the Job Gym programme in Warrington every week.
Mr Mowat said: “The Job Gym is inspiring because they are not only keeping people motivated to keep looking for work, they are also making sure people have the right tools to stand out at interviews and clinch the job they are after. The statistics tell us that there are still vacancies out there, but competition is fierce and so services like this can really give people an edge”
Job Gym chief executive Mark Currie said: “We work closely with local employers and we know the skills they are looking for. Our unique blended learning programme delivered in our working warehouse gives jobseekers the practical skills they need to walk straight into a job and start earning money for their employer from day one.”
Pictured: MP David Mowat at the Job Gym
