Building Futures East would like to congratulate the 17 learners who have successfully completed an NCFE L2 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector. The course was completed over a 6 week period with learners aged 19+ from the Newcastle area.

A celebration of success ceremony was held on 2nd February, where the 17 learners received attendance and completion certificates and celebrated their achievement, which for some, was the first time they had gained a Level 2 qualification. The event was attended by local employers who gave learners the chance to ask questions about health and social care opportunities and learners were able to complete application forms for vacancies on the day.

Learners plan to progress into the job market, with one already employed by a homecare organisation following completion of the course, whilst another plans to become self-employed, offering respite for children and adults with learning disabilities.

Others plan to progress into further education to study youth and community work, pre-nursing, Level 3 Healthcare and Child Minding.