Nelson ‘catch 22’ mechanic denied dream job (From Lancashire Telegraph)

makes a mockery of the Governments 6 month fast track idiot courses.if this young guy cant find work after a 4 year course
!! what hope have the one's who do the 6 month os less courses???

ROBERTSLUMDWELLER123 wrote:
makes a mockery of the Governments 6 month fast track idiot courses.if this young guy cant find work after a 4 year course
!! what hope have the one's who do the 6 month os less courses???

6 months just like the old YOPPS courses, skilled men in 6 months your having a laugh. just like they were in the 80s. then thes politicians wonder why we have NO industry in this country anymore.

We will notify you once a vacancy arises.

Meanings in the quote!!!

The sooner employers realise they can't have instant qualified personnel without investing in proper training the better. For too long training was seen as an easy target for the accountants to cut, they put the onus solely on the employee to gain the relevant experience. This is why accountants should never be allowed to run a company or a country. they know the cost of everything and the value of nothing. This is why we are in the position we are in. short term greed, the balance sheet is king, or not any more. Time for companies to spend some of the cash they have stored up. When someone like Jason has shown initiative and determination, he should be rewarded. It shows this man wants to work. Employers wake up and realise, these people need proper help before they take their skills abroad. The best advert a company can have is a Que of people wanting to work for them rather than having to. The minimum wage should be considered an embarrassment to offer. The better firms are waking up to the mistakes of the past.

Surely someone could take a punt on this lad. That he's willing to go to some fairly extreme measures (harassing his MP) is evidence that he at least has a bit of get up and go about him. Not one of these clowns who applies for a job every 2 weeks at the jobcentre and can't understand why nobody wants to know.

Good luck pal

Don't give up looking mate something will turn up hopefully sooner rather than later,your a real credit to yourself and your family.

All the best

Could you not try going mobile for a while to make some money and gain a bit of experience.
You never know, with any luck you could end up being your own boss and not have to work for someone else

ROBERTSLUMDWELLER123 wrote:
makes a mockery of the Governments 6 month fast track idiot courses.if this young guy cant find work after a 4 year course
!! what hope have the one's who do the 6 month os less courses???

Thank you all for your support, it is much appreciated. I'm trying to maintain "Cheerfulness in the face of adversity"

@BuckoTheMoose I don't currently have the funds for that but yes it is a very good idea.

@colnelad I am just going to keep looking, going to "harass" some more garages tomorrow.

Jason0186 wrote:

ROBERTSLUMDWELLER123 wrote: makes a mockery of the Governments 6 month fast track idiot courses.if this young guy cant find work after a 4 year course !! what hope have the one's who do the 6 month os less courses???

Thank you all for your support, it is much appreciated. I'm trying to maintain "Cheerfulness in the face of adversity" @BuckoTheMoose I don't currently have the funds for that but yes it is a very good idea. @colnelad I am just going to keep looking, going to "harass" some more garages tomorrow.

Good Luck Jason.

this is obviously a story that wont keep MP Stephensons name in the headlines,,

Hi people, still no luck, any suggestions?

Jason0186 wrote:
Hi people, still no luck, any suggestions?

Broaden your horizon. Most likely to pick something up in a city. MS motors in Blackburn had no vacancy when I contacted them for you. Very unlikely you going to pick something up locally.
Good luck!

sen c ble wrote:

Jason0186 wrote:
Hi people, still no luck, any suggestions?

Broaden your horizon. Most likely to pick something up in a city. MS motors in Blackburn had no vacancy when I contacted them for you. Very unlikely you going to pick something up locally.
Good luck!

Thank you for trying. The problem is I don't have a car and public transport is expensive but yeah I'll have to try the city then save for a car. Just going to be skint for a while but I'm going to have to take 1 step back to go 5 steps forward.

I feel for you Jason mate! I'm in exactly the same position as yourself. I've just completed my IMI Levels 2 & 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs from at the tender age of 34.

Tried all the mainstream avenues to try and get in the industry! Employment agencies specializing in the industry won't touch me, because of the lack of experience. Hell they won't even return my phone calls!

Completed all the big company application forms for the AA, RAC, Quick Fit, Halfords etc. Never heard a peep from them!

Hell I even tried contacting companies like Remit, Skillz Solutions etc. Too try and get an apprenticeship that only pays £2.00+ an hour! Apparently I'm too old!

Now I'm left with trawling my local garages, and cold calling the main dealerships trying to convince somebody to take me on as a free of charge voluntary worker.

Whats even worst, their were only 3 people in my class who were over the age of 24, out of a class of sixteen people! The rest of the lads were all on government funded apprenticeships, and were working in the industry. I paid for both my courses at around £5000, and the real kicker! Me and the other 3 older lads were the only ones out of the class who successfully completed all exams and assignments first time round and never once had to resit!

The apprentices kept failing, some even failed on purpose, just so they could get the coaching reports which basically had the answers! Many even said I don't wanna work as a mechanic, the opportunity was just available at the time!

I'm gutted for you mate! All I can say, if we both keep trying, and never give up, hopefully we'll get our opportunity!

PhoenixSnake wrote:
I feel for you Jason mate! I'm in exactly the same position as yourself. I've just completed my IMI Levels 2 & 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs from at the tender age of 34.

Tried all the mainstream avenues to try and get in the industry! Employment agencies specializing in the industry won't touch me, because of the lack of experience. Hell they won't even return my phone calls!

Completed all the big company application forms for the AA, RAC, Quick Fit, Halfords etc. Never heard a peep from them!

Hell I even tried contacting companies like Remit, Skillz Solutions etc. Too try and get an apprenticeship that only pays £2.00+ an hour! Apparently I'm too old!

Now I'm left with trawling my local garages, and cold calling the main dealerships trying to convince somebody to take me on as a free of charge voluntary worker.

Whats even worst, their were only 3 people in my class who were over the age of 24, out of a class of sixteen people! The rest of the lads were all on government funded apprenticeships, and were working in the industry. I paid for both my courses at around £5000, and the real kicker! Me and the other 3 older lads were the only ones out of the class who successfully completed all exams and assignments first time round and never once had to resit!

The apprentices kept failing, some even failed on purpose, just so they could get the coaching reports which basically had the answers! Many even said I don't wanna work as a mechanic, the opportunity was just available at the time!

I'm gutted for you mate! All I can say, if we both keep trying, and never give up, hopefully we'll get our opportunity!

Hi Phoenix,

I had the same problem at college with people not caring about passing, but the college passed them anyway so they could keep there 100% pass rate.

Firstly where are you from? Secondly where did you qualify.

The reason I'm asking is I've started a campaign to try get the government to offer incentives to company's to take on qualified inexperienced people (not just mechanics) and I would be honored if you would join my campaign.

I wont lie and say we are big but we are slowly gathering pace the more people we can get the bigger our voice.

Hi Jason,

Thanks for your comment. I'm from Manchester, and studied at The Manchester College.

I must admit although the situation is grim! And your article highlights a huge problem, that has been escalating in the employment sector for many years now.

It was nice to see your article yesterday, as I was searching for mechanic jobs, and looking for advice online how best to approach the industry.

My wife and I have often spoke about making the situation more aware to the public, but have not really known how best to do it! I too share your dedication to this cause, not only from a personal perspective, but to all those people who are finding themselves in similar situations, regardless of career choice.

It would be me who would honored to join your campaign, you have my full support.

Hi Jason
My name is Shaun Taylor from ExactAmend Ltd a garage in Colne, after reading the artical i have contacted the Citizen twice to enquire your contact details inorder to speak to you about a possible position at my garage. The citizen have never replied to me so apologies for the delay.
If you could possibly contact me i will be happy to talk to you about a possible position.
Many Thanks
Shaun Taylor.

ExactAmend Ltd wrote:
Hi Jason
My name is Shaun Taylor from ExactAmend Ltd a garage in Colne, after reading the artical i have contacted the Citizen twice to enquire your contact details inorder to speak to you about a possible position at my garage. The citizen have never replied to me so apologies for the delay.
If you could possibly contact me i will be happy to talk to you about a possible position.
Many Thanks
Shaun Taylor.

Hi Mr Taylor,

Thank you for your comment, My number is 07980 950 289.

Jason

Jason0186 wrote:

ExactAmend Ltd wrote: Hi Jason My name is Shaun Taylor from ExactAmend Ltd a garage in Colne, after reading the artical i have contacted the Citizen twice to enquire your contact details inorder to speak to you about a possible position at my garage. The citizen have never replied to me so apologies for the delay. If you could possibly contact me i will be happy to talk to you about a possible position. Many Thanks Shaun Taylor.

Hi Mr Taylor, Thank you for your comment, My number is 07980 950 289. Jason

Congrats Jason,

It looks like you got yourself an opportunity, hope all goes well for you and best of luck for the future. :)

PhoenixSnake wrote:

Jason0186 wrote:

ExactAmend Ltd wrote: Hi Jason My name is Shaun Taylor from ExactAmend Ltd a garage in Colne, after reading the artical i have contacted the Citizen twice to enquire your contact details inorder to speak to you about a possible position at my garage. The citizen have never replied to me so apologies for the delay. If you could possibly contact me i will be happy to talk to you about a possible position. Many Thanks Shaun Taylor.

Hi Mr Taylor, Thank you for your comment, My number is 07980 950 289. Jason

Congrats Jason,

It looks like you got yourself an opportunity, hope all goes well for you and best of luck for the future. :)

Hi Phoenix,

Not so much, The gentleman in question doesn't have a permanent vacancy available. :(

Jason0186 wrote:

PhoenixSnake wrote:

Jason0186 wrote:

ExactAmend Ltd wrote: Hi Jason My name is Shaun Taylor from ExactAmend Ltd a garage in Colne, after reading the artical i have contacted the Citizen twice to enquire your contact details inorder to speak to you about a possible position at my garage. The citizen have never replied to me so apologies for the delay. If you could possibly contact me i will be happy to talk to you about a possible position. Many Thanks Shaun Taylor.

Hi Mr Taylor, Thank you for your comment, My number is 07980 950 289. Jason

Congrats Jason,

It looks like you got yourself an opportunity, hope all goes well for you and best of luck for the future. :)

Hi Phoenix,

Not so much, The gentleman in question doesn't have a permanent vacancy available. :(

Sry to hear that Jason, I was hoping you'd have got sorted their, my fingers were crossed for you! I've had no luck this end either, all we can do is keep trying though!