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Here at Gills Newsagents we have had a trainee from DYCW on work experience for the first time. This young person is working extremely well and has proved to be a great asset to our business. The staff and customers have great things to say about how well he can work and also enjoy his big personality. All us going well for both the client and ourselves and we like the way DYCW keep in contact to ensure this. We are now in a position to offer him some part time week-end hours.

Gills Newsagents SPAR (Park Avenue, Derry)Kevin Gill, Proprietor

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I have previously managed the Poundland Store in the Waterside and was familiar with offering work placements to DYCW clients and seen how successful it was for both client and employer leading into employment. Therefore, when I became manager for GAME I made it my business to ensure this shop would be in a position to offer the same opportunities and thankfully it again has been a great success. Our trainee started out on a trial basis for one month and continues to work well. He has been a pleasure to train and also a pleasure to watch progress in all aspects of learning.

GAME, (Richmond Centre, Derry)Rory O’Connor, Manager

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We at Medicare have apprenticeships based in many of our chemist all over Northern Ireland. The training they receive is really beneficial and convenient for the staff and company as the tutor is available to come to our premises to deliver and observe for the best service to all.

Medicare Pharmacy (Racecourse Rd, Derry)Richard Collins, Pharmacist

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We had been contacted by DYCW in December last year about the opportunity to have a TFS Hairdressing Client on work experience with us at the salon. We took this great opportunity to give a young person starting out in hairdressing the chance to put their skills into practice and learn in a busy environment. Fortunately, things are working out well and we can see the progression in both the client’s confidence and skills. I’m amazed at how quick she picks thing up. Her curling, braids, plaits and upstyles are excellent. We hope to be in a position to offer employment on completion.

Headz & Co Salon (Glendermott Rd, Derry)Glynis Jefferson, Proprietor

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We have worked with DYCW this year in different settings. They had kindly provided out staff with Autism Awareness Training which has been really invaluable with our job role and also helped us support our clients on work placement from the Engage Programme. Being involved and in a position to offer someone who is specifically interested in this field of work gives out organisation great satisfaction and makes us feel that we have contributed to the lives and development of the client and community.

Apex Housing (Butcher St, Derry)Julie Quinn, HR Manager