INDIVIDUALS
Case Studies
Mark Faulds - Training for Work to Starting New Business
Mark was referred to JHP Employability from Working Links and Cumnock
Job Centre after a period of unemployment as he wanted to start up a
handyman service but needed his chainsaw license. Mark is a lone parent
and wanted to run his own successful business to give his children a
better start in life. The training and exam were available for the Training
for Work programme offered by JHP Employability so an interview was
arranged and we discussed what Mark had achieved so far and his plans
for self-employment.
Mark had a good work history with varied experience and it was obvious
that he was serious about starting his new business venture. He had
done his homework and was confident there was enough demand to make
a living from the business. He had applied to Working Links and they
had helped him by purchasing a trailer for his business and put him
in touch with the various organisations that could support him further.
Mark was accepted on to the Training for Work course and attended in-centre
to study for his chainsaw course – he then went to the Scottish
Agricultural College based at Auchincruive estate to complete his practical
training and successfully passed all his exams.
The next stage was for Mark to print flyers and business cards and sign-off
at the Jobcentre ready to launch his new business. Initial signs are
very good for the business and Mark is already making a decent living
– he is delighted with the training he got from JHP Employability
and says it gave him the extra qualification he needed to be successful
in his new line of work.
