We want to say a huge congratulations to Umar, our latest learner to pass his driving test through our Drivers Employability Training Scheme in Glasgow!
Umar now has his full driving license and is preparing to sit his forklift operator test. He’s also gaining work experience by volunteering in our FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland warehouse.
Congratulations Umar – enjoy your new freedom!
Our Drivers Employability Training Scheme
Our Drivers Employability Training Scheme supports young people with an aspiration to drive for a living to become safe, competent, and qualified van drivers.
The programme was developed following a review of our employability services post-pandemic, recognising the growing number of driving, logistics, and delivery roles in the job market.
We also recognise how difficult it is for many young people to learn to drive, with the potential cost of £3,500 out of reach for many of the young people we support.
Our Drivers Employability Training Scheme is based at our FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland warehouse, where we have in-house driving and forklift instructors.
The scheme supports people to gain:
- A full UK driving license
- Support to pass theory and practical tests
- Driving lessons with our in-house driving instructor
- Forklift training, and driving hours, in our RTITB accredited training centre
- Learn to drive vans through van conversion training
- Accredited customer service and health and safety training
- Support to secure and sustain driving employment
Criteria
Our Drivers Employability Training Scheme is open to people who are:
- 17-25 years old
- UK resident
- Not in employment
- Can commit to regular training and volunteering
Contact
If you’re interested, or would like to refer a young person, please contact Gordon on 0141 958 1133 or gordon@moveon.org.uk.