Training provider scoops two awards

DOING IN RIGHT: Wairarapa Resource Centre manager Trudie Jones (right) and trainer Te Ariki with the certificates the centre was awarded for its work training adults for employment. PHOTO/LYNDA FERINGA

After winning two awards for being top-notch trainee providers for adult job seekers, staff at the Wairarapa Resource Centre say it confirms just how well they are doing their job, proving they are on the right track.

The centre won two awards in the Adult and Community Education Providers of the Wairarapa awards held in the Frank Cody Lounge Thursday night. They walked away with a training award and the supreme award for being an Innovative Training Provider in Wairarapa.

Centre manager Trudie Jones said it proved they were doing the right thing.

"It's just brilliant. It just shows how well we are doing with getting people ready for jobs," she said. "It's a wonderful achievement for our staff, shows they are doing their job well."

Currently the centre has more than 20 trainees either working in the King St centre or on the ice cream truck, learning about stocking, customer service and strong work ethics. In the past 18 months they have placed more than 20 trainees into jobs as well.

Mrs Jones said in the past six months, with the help of Wairarapa Reap they had also been able to support the trainees with practical support like typing up their CV, undergoing driver's licence and computer training.

"We are not only training these people but teaching them become familiar with and use other facilities available to help and support them in Masterton."

Trainee Te Ariki said it was an amazing achievement for not only them but those they worked with.

The group were among 24 nominees.