Jacqueline's story

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Meet the resident: Jacqueline’s story

Jacqueline has lived in her Swan home in Ilford for four years. She recently took part in Swan’s Construction Skills programme in partnership with New City College having previously completed a Construction Trades course.

“My home is somewhere I go after a long day; I kick off my shoes and relax! It is important to me that my home is decorated to my taste. By decorating my own home I got interested in construction trades.

The course covered electrics, plumbing, plastering, carpentry; it both expanded on and consolidated a lot of what I already knew. The course gave me the opportunity to get a CSC card and proper work experience on a building site.

Since I completed the course I have been offered a Trainee Painter position with a local company. This gives me the opportunity to work and study and will enable me to work towards my long-term goal of becoming a fully qualified plasterer with plumbing knowledge.”

Somewhere to feel at home

“I really enjoy decorating and wanted to expand my skills and knowledge”

For more information on course training contact the Resident Involvement and Community Development teams on 01277 844242 or email involvement@swan.org.uk