Caithness man wins national training award
A YOUNG Caithness man who turned his life around after enrolling in a local community training project has been recognised with a national award.
Jonathan McPhee from Wick lifted the prestigious Scottish Qualifications Authority Star Award for Training Organisation Candidate of the year at an awards ceremony in Glasgow.
When he first enrolled with Pulteneytown People’s Project (PPP) in Wick, Jonathan had no formal qualifications and a number of behavioural difficulties. However, after six months working with the project, he attained a number of SQA certificated courses. Shortly afterwards, he completed North Highland College’s Training for Trades course, then returned to PPP as a volunteer, working with other young people and encouraging them to remain in education and develop their skills and training.
Jonathan also has also put the skills and new found confidence he’s developed to use to the benefit of the community raising money for local charities.
He was among dozens of learners and representatives from education and training organisations from across Scotland celebrating outstanding collaborative achievements and individual success stories at the SQA Star Awards.
The awards were hosted by TV and radio presenter Kaye Adams.
For more on story, read Wednesday’s Caithness Courier.