Partnership In Action Successful local businessman Jeremy Elder of Leaf, Bark & Berries approached Groundwork to assist him in making his recruitment process more efficient.
EMPLOYMENT & SKILLS
Our team of employability experts worked alongside Jeremy to identify the relevant skills required from potential employees to fit into his café, retail and distribution warehouse businesses.
Achieving Sustainable Employment
Potential employees were placed within the business and received on the job experience and support to gain relevant qualifications, such as Customer Services NVQ’s, Food Hygiene and Chartered Institute of Environment Health & Safety. Jeremy employed four people confident that they were the right employees to grow his business.
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I’ve been really impressed by the way people have come to us looking for work and have responded to this opportunity. This coupled with the support and training offered by Groundwork, has made the experience very worthwhile.
Jeremy Elder
Leaf, Bark & Berries
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Employment & Skills Achieving Sustainable Employment
We believe meaningful sustainable employment underpins so much of what is valuable in life. Our service enables people to be independent and empowered, with their voice and choice determining their own futures.
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