July-August 2012
5E LIFE & TIMES 5E LTD NEWSLETTER
SPORTSMANSHIP Inside This Issue:
Olympic Spirit: 5E’s Managing Director Raj Doshi speaks about Sportsmanship and about how 5E imbibes the spirit of Olympics in its work ethos. Pg: 2
Snapshots: Clients and staff share their Olympic moments. From working for the Olympics to lining streets for the torch relay; catching events live or simply celebrating the spirit, London Olympics was a time for festivities. Pg: 4
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Recruitment Drive: Recently SportsDirect.com undertook a massive recruitment and with efforts by 5E’s Business Development team and advisers, 5E clients secured many positions within the company at its many different centres. Pg: 8-9
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Equality
Employment
Enterprise
Education
Empowerment
Pictures by Tito Mir
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his is i n deed an exciting time for London and Londoners. The Olympics and Paralympics have brought with it a sense of pride and sportsmanship among not just those who are a part of it but everyone in this country. It has Raj Doshi, Managing Director, 5E Ltd also opened up more opportunities for employment, businesses and growth. Many of our clients are working for the London Olympics in security, housekeeping, driving and others. Many more have volunteered to be a part of this historical moment and others have taken part in activities and events associated with the Olympics. What we salute is the spirit of sportsman-
ship- the hard work and perseverance put in by all the Olympians and this is what we hope our clients will imbibe. But every Olympian needs an excellent team to provide support. he five Es in Our tutors and trainers our name- 5E- combine along with employment employment, education, advisers and business deenterprise, equality and velopment team work exempowerment- to give our tremely hard to create opclients the extra motivation portunities for clients to to sprint the last mile and succeed. reach their destination.”
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Raj Doshi, Managing Director, 5E Ltd
Just like the five rings of the Olympics represent the five continents bound together in mutual love and respect for sports, the five ‘E’s in our name- 5E- combine employment, education, enterprise, equality and empowerment to give our clients the extra motivation to sprint the last mile and reach their destination.
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Olympic Flame in Enfield/Haringey
Crowds cheer as soldier Jack Otter who lost his legs in Afghanistan carries the torch .
5E’s Literacy Level 1 learners and their tutor Pamela Patten wait for the flame on Haringey’s streets
Sue Sowerby who runs walkthewalk to raise funds for breast cancer, walked the Olympic Torch relay leg in Enfield
5E’s ESOL learner cheers on the torchbearers by waving his flag as they pass him by.
Coca Cola that sponsored the Olympics gives the spectators a chance to grab free coke drink bottles.
Volunteers of the London Olympics wave at the crowd as the bus follows the Olympic torchbearers.
Pictures by Pamela Patten
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TREASURED OLYMPIC MOMENTS
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olding the Olympic torch in my hands, was a very proud moment for me and a once in a lifetime opportunity. I was very excited to watch the Olympic relay in Wood Green as it made its way to Alexander Palace. I went with my family and close friends and we had a great time. This picture will always make me remember the London Olympics fondly, after all its not everyday one gets to hold the Olympic torch!
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y students were very enthusiastic to watch the torch relay when it came to Haringey/Enfield. So I took them near Southgate and we waited for the torch. The streets were lined with locals cheering for the torch bearers and as the torch passed us, the students were thrilled. Some of them bought British flags and waved while others clapped and cheered on. We were all very excited to be part of the London Olympics.
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Pamela Patten, Tutor, 5E Ltd
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have been watching the Olympics all my life on the television but this year it unfolded right before by eyes. It was amazing watching the events live – the enthusiasm increased manifolds and the adrenalin rush was incredible. I watched men’s basketball at the Olympic park in the beautiful Basketball arena next to the Olympic stadium which is gorgeous. I loved walking around the park, capturing through my camera lens the excitement of London Olympics and I must add it was SUPER!
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Tito Mir, Administrator, 5E Ltd
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Olympic snapshots - Pictures by Tito Mir
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Smooth driving the Olympics
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y best regards to all especially my family at 5E. Thanks to their help and support if not through them, I wouldn't have this chance to be in this great event once in a life time.”
Ayad Lassow, Driver, London Olympics
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yad Lassow was a Personal Best client at 5E’s Colindale centre. He under took training specifically designed for the Olympics jobs. After volunteering with 5E as an administrator, Ayad applied for a and successfully got a job at the London Olympics. He is now a is now a London 2012 Games Maker Top Gear: Ayad Lassow is all geared up to chauffer important people at the London Olympics t3-Driver. “My best regards to all especially my family at 5E. Thanks to their help and support if not through them, I wouldn't have this chance to be in this great event once in a life time,” says Ayad. “Ayad was a motivated client and I’m very happy that he got the jobs at the London Olympics. He is truly enjoying himself,” says Rakesh Sonigra, Regional Manager, 5E Ltd.
Keeping the Olympics clean
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y experience with 5E was amazing as I received help to job search and learned how to send my CV to employers which I didn’t know how to, says Angela Cassy Simmonds who joined 5E six weeks job search programme. Angela received training on telephone techniques, interview skills, writing CV and specific cover
Her adviser Soniya Akthar also helped her to apply for jobs and she got an interview as a housekeeper for 2012 London Olympic stadium. She is excited about being a part of 2012 London Olympics. “Angela was very keen to find employment and was actively looking for jobs. I’m glad she found a job with the Olympics,” says Soniya.
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also received one to one help to apply for jobs and got an interview as a housekeeper for 2012 London Olympic stadium. Thank you Soniya and 5E.”
No more dirt: Angela Simmonds is all set to keep the Olympic venues sparkling bright
Angela Simmonds, Housekeeper, London Olympics 2012
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Of All Hues & Colours!
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SOL celebrates the spirit of the London 2012 Games with a multicultural party filled with food, dress, song and dance from countries across the globe. Learners proudly displayed their culture and tradition and invited their friends and classmates to join in the fun.
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he buffet table included cuisines from around the world– Turkey, Iraq, Somalia, Czech Republic, Portugal, Kenya, Ghana and England. Most of the dishes were cooked by learners who not just exchanged food but also ‘secret’ recipes.
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he air was filled with traditional and modern music melodies in Turkish, Arabic and Portuguese. Learners stomped their feet, clapped their hands and shook a leg of two. Some students performed a folk dance of Turkey and invited their friends from other countries to join in.
Pictures by Ruhi Khan
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elanie Leigh Rose and Rebecca Odubanjo found a job with SportsDirect.com after being on the Work Programme at 5E. “My adviser Mrugesh helped me improve my CV to a good standard and also put me through for interview skills and techniques workshop,” says Melanie who had some retail experience but was unemployed for over a year. “I encouraged her to believe in herself while working towards improving her employability skills for which help was given at 5E,” says Mrugesh. “Everybody at 5E are really helpful because they make everyone here safe and always encourage them,” says Rebecca. Rebecca was given support for CV, cover letter and interview skills. “Rebecca had the right attitude and I was sure she would soon get a job,” says Mrugesh.
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verybody at 5E are really helpful because they make everyone here feel safe and always encourage them.”
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ark Sarrou has a degree in animation yet was finding it impossible to get a job in that field. He came to 5E on the Work Programme and Mrugesh Desai was appointed his adviser. “I knew Mark was very talented. But with today’s economic condition it was difficult for him to find employment in his field. I told him that the skills he had acquired as an animator would also be apt in retail where he had more chances of finding a job,” said Mrugesh adding “He could always continue his search for his perfect job even while working.” Mark was open to this idea and worked hard his CV and interview skills for retail work. “My time here was short but very helpful. Mrugesh assisted me in updating my CV and cover letter to the highest standard,” says Mark adding that “being given opportunities such as screening for jobs led me to being hired by Sports Direct”. But it wasn’t an easy road. “My first interview wasn’t a success due to over booking, yet no one at 5E gave up on me. I was offered a second interview in which the same situation occurred. But in my third referral, I was hired by E d monton Green branch,” says a happy Mark. Mark hasn’t given up his dream of doing animation. Yet he knows it was important to first find employment and be self sufficient and he is proud of himself for doing that. And so is his adviser.
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y time here was short but very helpful. Mrugesh assisted me in updating my CV and cover letter to the highest standard. My first interview wasn’t a success yet no one at 5E gave up on me. I finally got a job on my third interview at Sports Direct in Edmonton.”
Mark Sarrou
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On the right track
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ustina Zalyte joined 5E on the work programme and within a few weeks found a job. Although Justina never worked in the UK, she had done some retail and admin work in Lithuania. “I am very happy with 5E. They took care of my needs and helped me find employment. The staff are very friendly and helpful,” says Justina. “Justina is a highly enthusiastic and self– motivated person and was very keen to start work,” says Kavitha, her adviser. “The vacancies was sourced by James Harman of the BD team and we helped find the right clients to fill them,” she adds. Justina was given help with CV, cover letter and was put for workshops on interview skills and techniques. She also underwent screening for the job and given feedback on how to present herself to the employers. Finally, Justina found work with SportsDirect.com. “I love working at SportsDirect.com. Thank you 5E,” says Justina.
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arham Ahmed was born in Somalia and came to London in 2009. He came to 5E on the Work Programme. Within 3 months Farhan found employment with Sports Direct. “At 5E, my adviser Shelina sent me for many activities that I never had before like interview skills, cover letter etc. She also put me forth for many interviews at different companies which include Sports direct, Toys r us, Clarks, Ryman and more,” says Farhan. “My adviser has a very good personality which is very supportive of her clients. She is encouraging and advised me not to miss any chance of getting a job.,” says Farham who found work as a sales assistant at Sports Direct Enfield. “Farhan has been an excellent, self motivated and driven candidate,” says Shelina. Even after starting employment, Farhan continued to receive help from his adviser. “5E constantly supported me even after I got work,” says Farhan adding “I’m very happy at my new job and I’m so excited I found a job within three months.”
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From Child Care to Child Play
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elia Simoes has been a part of the Work programme since February 2012. Twenty nine year old Celia is a single parent and has child care commitments. She has qualifications in hair dressing and had previous experience in the same. “She was unemployed for over 8 years due to child care responsibilities and had lost her confidence in approaching employers and did not know where to start from,” says Akshay Uplekar adding “she was interested in perusing hair dressing but shift timing was the main concern”. Since February, 5E helped Celia update her IT skills through an ECDL course and also updated her qualifications in a Retail work shop focusing on the retail industry. She also attended various Employability workshops to enhance her employability skills. “I had various 1 on 1 with her to build up her interview skills and to build her confidence,” says Akshay. “Akshay has been really kind to me and a friend that did everything he could to help me. He is a very good professional that does everything to help people achieve their goals,” says Celia. Akshay forwarded her for the interview with Toys R Us which was sourced by Jenna Green of the Business Development team and prepared her for the interview, with
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Celia Simoes, Sales Assistant, Toys R Us
the style and format in which Toys R Us conducts the interview. Celia did secure the job in Toys R Us as a sales assistant and has got a shift from 10 am to 2 pm , 4 days a week , which gives her the flexibility to do the job and take care of her family responsibilities. “I am very glad that in a short period of time Akshay did everything to get me back to work. Thank you Akshay & 5E for everything and I wish you all the best,” says an ecstatic Celia.
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started at 5E in January 2012 after being out of job for one year. I was sent there by the Jobcentre. My first impressions were that nobody wanted to help me find a job as I was told to sit at a computer and look on the job search sites which I did. Then after half hour I was asked by a member of the Programme Centre Advisory to talk about myself. During that time the conversation was very friendly and straight way deleted my “first impression” forever. My Advisor Akshay was really helpful to me by showing me how to create a great CV, I also got training on interview techniques and help with job search.
From Client to Colleague: Shyqrie gets an ICT tutor job at 5E after being referred by her adviser Akshay
Also Akshay gave me a chance to apply what I learnt during the training about interview techniques at an interview for 5E and after this I agreed to volunteer as an ICT teacher for 5E College. All this four months work in a voluntary job in adult section was the best experience of my life such as; meeting students from all over the world. This is marvellous! After those months waiting for job the best news came “I got a job in this organization as an ICT Teacher”. Overall, the mentors -Adam and Benadette- and other staff members were very supportive and helpful. Thank you all.
- Shyqrie Sula, ICT teacher 5E Ltd
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Testing New Waters
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yed Fahad Ahsan has a Masters in Masters in Human Resource Development & Consultancy from Birbeck University , UK was except a brief work experience was unable to find employment in that field. He was sent to 5E on the Work Programme. His adviser Tuncer saw his potential in retail and suggested he take employment in that sector until he can find work in HR. “Fahad was very understanding. He wanted to work. He was trying hard to find work in HR but was unsuccessful. He then realt is important ised he could start with retail and to earn. Sometimes you then move to HR when the oppor- have to look in sectors tunity arises,” says Tuncer. Soon, Fahad was sent for an interview you have not thought of before. I studied HR with Clarks and got a job of a sales but found a job in assistant. retail.” “I’m happy I found a job. Its important to work and earn. I’m sure in time I would find a job in HR, but at the moment I am excited to Fahad Ahsan work at Clarks. Thank you Tuncer for your help,” says Fahad.
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I trust that you are well and continuing with your good work. I would like to offer you my sincere gratitude for your friendly reception, constructive advice and courtesy extended to me by yourself and other members of your team at 5E upon my referral. I am grateful for your personal attention and advice on the various options available to me, your accessibility every time I needed further advice and much needed moral support during these difficult times. Thanks to your support I am currently continuing with my new plan and hopefully will be able to make things work for me in a reasonable time scale. I, however, have no doubt that in doing so will need additional help and feel confident that I may count on your continued generosity with providing excellent and professional advice in the future. -Shahriar Zinoori
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Nathalie Basana
athalie Basana came to 5E on the Work Programme. Last year she achieved a Literacy Level 1 certificate from 5E. She was interested in care work. Her adviser Kavitha referred her to some available opportunities and soon she got a job as a care worker with Core Outreach & Care Services UK Ltd. “5E has always been very helpful. They helped me with my English skills and then to find a job that I really wanted,” says Nathalie. “Nathalie is an outgoing, vibrant and enthusiastic person. She was motivated to learn and work hard. I’m glad she found a job that she loves,” says Kavitha.
Dear Paresh
Thank you again and best regards.
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Notes from the Clients Hi Paresh, A BIG THANK YOU, for all your input and professional advice into my personnel situation on sorting my job and finances. You have 100s of people that you have to deal with and to give me dedicated one to one personnel advice to suit just my needs in job finding and sorting my finances, I have greatly appreciated. Thank you again, situations happen to some people, which are sometimes unexplainable and one would never dream that the disadvantage and unexpected would happen to them, a blockage is formed. Reasons behind these disadvantages - who knows- maybe we are tested in this life, still only the strongest survives and the weak crumbles, maybe we meet people whom normally we would of never of crossed paths. But you Paresh with your knowledge and commitment have totally sorted my life so I can go forward. I wish you total success. - Ruth Harris
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Nothing is Impossible! "In the end, it’s extra effort that separates a winner from second place. But winning takes a lot more that that, too. It starts with complete command of the fundamentals. Then it takes desire, determination, discipline, and self-sacrifice. And finally, it takes a great deal of love, fairness and respect for your fellow man. Put all these together, and even if you don’t win, how can you lose?" - Jesse Owens
Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius, a South African sprint runner with double below-knee amputations: At the 2012 Summer Olympics on 4 August 2012, Pistorius became the first amputee runner to compete at an Olympic Games. He runs with the aid of carbon fibre transtibial artificial limbs. He is the world record holder for T44 in the 100, 200 and 400 metres events. Oscar was applauded for his determination to compete not just in the Paralympics but also with able-bodied athletes in the Olympics. 5E L I FE & T I MES
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