TBG Learning’s Julie scales Ben Nevis for local charity

A local woman who spends her days helping unemployed people back into work has managed to climb the highest mountain in the British Isles, whilst raising money for charity.

Julie McCarvil, a recruitment consultant based at TBG Learning in Gillingham decided to scale the 1,344m peak to raise money for Cliff Woods Cerebral Palsy, which is TBG Learning Gillingham’s chosen charity for 2009.

Julie has raised a staggering £580 for the charity, which is a huge boost to the total already raised by learners and staff at the centre.

Julie said of her climb: We set out at 9am and got back to the bottom at 8pm having survived hail stones, rain, fog and snow! The climb back down took longer than it should owing to my boot falling apart after a fall - I descended from half way down with one bare foot! Needless to say, I didn't enjoy it too much, but got great satisfaction from reaching the top and raising the money for a worthwhile local charity.”

Learners and staff at the centre, based in Kinglsey House on Balmoral Road, will continue to hold fundraising events throughout the year in order to raise as much as they can for the local charity.

For more information about the courses and programmes on offer at TBG Learning in Gillingham and for advice and assistance in getting back into work, call 01634 855629 or call into the centre.

TBG Learning to deliver new Government flagship programme ‘Response to Redundancy’

TBG Learning, which has centres in Gravesend, Folkestone, Gillingham and Ashford is celebrating as it has won a prestigious contract from the Government to deliver its flagship ‘Response to Redundancy’ programme in the area, which will help almost 500 people in Kent between June and December.

‘Response to Redundancy’ offers personalised assistance to anyone who has been made redundant in the last 3 months, or who will be facing redundancy in the next 3 months. It provides appropriate training tailored to the needs of the individual, and can be as short or as long as is needed, dependent on the extent of help required.

Those on the course will be assisted to top up their skills in literacy and numeracy if needed, or will be given tips on interviewing, CV preparation and job search techniques. Learners will then be assisted to find employment by TBG Learning’s specialist recruitment consultants. The course is aimed at all skill levels, from basic skills, to those who have come from professional and management roles.

Mike Burger, TBG Learning Regional Manager for Kent said: “We are delighted to have won this prestigious contract from the government which is great news for anyone who has been made redundant in the last 3 months in Kent. This programme is great because it is tailored to the needs of the individual. Come along and see what it can do for you!”

To find out more about whether Response to Redundancy is for you, call 01474 566588 or drop into the centre on King Street.

The course is free to anyone who enrols as it is being funded by the Learning and Skills Council.