This is truly sad news I have made a lot of friends through UKW two friends in particular are George Downs and Rob Dray. I have enjoyed their enthusiastic approach to the problems that our industry is facing and now is the time to stand up and say myself and CREATE wish you all the best for the future.
“As they say it is not over until the fat lady sings” whilst I would not dare to call either of these guys fat ladies (Actually) – (no only kidding) I do not believe we have heard the last of probably the best trainers I have had the pleasure to meet in the last ten years.
Ironically both of these gentlemen were and indeed still are ideally placed to deliver the NVQ qualification that is likely to become the standard for our industry, yes both of these trainers have an assessor’s qualification in the required area.
George and Rob if myself, CREATE and UKW can get this qualification of the ground nationally as we have in Merseyside “And We Will” I promise you guys you are welcome to go on our books as trainers to deliver this national qualification and indeed at the risk of making you feel good as you are about to loose your jobs, you would be a major asset to our company or indeed any one else’s.
I sadly at the moment am not in the position to offer either of these gentlemen full time employment, however if you are an employer, manufacturer or training provider my advise is “You had better get them before I do”.
George Rob good luck for the future if you ever need a reference from a well connected national charity just ask.
Best regards,
Andy Reade
Operations Manager CREATE
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