Success Stories
Our priority is to make a positive difference in the lives of the people and the communities we support. Don’t just take our word for it, take a look at the success below and what our participants had to say.
Skills for Life & Work
Skills for Life & Work
Kyla
Kyla is a third-year student on the Skills for Life and Work programme in Slieve Gullion. Kyla is currently pursuing a vocational area in catering. She is undertaking her work placement at the Spar convenience shop located on the Dublin road.
During her placement, Kyla dedicates one day per week to assisting at the deli counter, where she contributes to the preparation and packing of the diverse array of delicious foods offered by the Spar shop. On her second day, she focuses on customer service, engaging with customers on the shop floor and ensuring a welcoming environment for all. We extend our gratitude to Alistair and Craig for providing Kyla with this valuable opportunity to enhance her skills.
Matthew
Matthew attends a work placement within Dolce Vita prep centre, Camlough (2 days a week) and works within the food preparation and packaging section of the facility. Matthew was referred to the placement to develop his practical work skills developed on his level 1 hospitality qualification, to improve independence and explore a long term route into paid employment.
Over the last 2.5 years Matthew’s confidence and communication skills have improved significantly and his dedication to his placement has resulted Dolce Vita offering him a part-time paid position on completion of the SfL&W programme.
Dolce Vita have shown exceptional commitment to inclusive employment by offering Matthew this opportunity. Their willingness to invest time training and mentorship over the past number of years reflects a genuine belief in the potential of young people with additional needs.
By offering Matthew a paid role upon completing his programme dolce vita is not only recognising his hard work and dedication but also setting a powerful example of what inclusive forward-thinking employment can look like.
Hannah
Between September 2018 and September 2021 Hannah achieved a Level 1 in Numeracy, a Level 2 in Literacy and a Level 2 in ICT. Alongside a Level 1 in Retail, Personal Development and Employability Hannah was accepted onto a Media Studies Level 2 course in the SRC. Hannah was named Trainee of the Year for her hard work and dedication during her time with us. Her confidence grew as she progressed through the programme starting off behind the scenes in her placement at British Heart Foundation to serving customers at the front of the shop.
