Skills for Security’s new employability programme has begun. The Worcester-base skills body reports the first sessions fully booked and further applications being made each day.
The programme takes unemployed people through a six week course which gives them the skills required to enter the security industry. That teaches them interview skills, customer service skills and security specific knowledge culminating in an interview with an employer looking to recruit.
Derek Jones, National Employer Engagement Manager at Skills for Security said: “The first sessions have been a roaring success. The candidates have demonstrated a superb attitude and a real commitment to learn. We are on target to have a full house completing the qualification and ready to impress at the interview stage. The recruiting employer has expressed their delight with both the standard of the learners and with the course content.”
The programme originated, says SfS after discussions with the security industry about how to attract new talent into the security industry and the difficulties faced in recruiting quality candidates. The aim is to provide employers with a selection of individuals who are job ready, engaged, motivated, knowledgeable and with a good work ethic.
Derek added: “The programme was developed in conjunction with employers. They advised on the standards and skills they look for when recruiting and the course was tailored accordingly whilst still using nationally recognised qualifications. We are currently in discussions with other Security companies and have a further two programmes in the pipeline proposed for London and Birmingham. However, we are able to deliver anywhere in England that has a need for security personnel, so long as the partnership between the employer and ourselves develops the learning aims for the individuals.”
If you would like to know more about the Employability programme or forthcoming opportunities or you are an employer who is looking to develop a bespoke recruitment or training process, ring Skills for Security on 01905 744000 or email Derek Jones at [email protected].
