Renfrewshire Graduates celebrate the new road ahead

Today 41 candidates were recognised for the achievements on their recent academies, witnessed by employers, partners, family and friends.

Today was a landslide event as it was the first multi sector graduation ceremony. KDS brought together 4 academies making this the biggest employability event to date for KDS Training. The course of programmes were:

• Renfrewshire Construction Academy,

• Renfrewshire Care Academy,

• Non Sector Specific Academy

• 2 Youth Programmes – Future Focus and Youth Academy

The programme opened with flashback memories, powerful music and a short media clip of all participants during their academy period. Moments that had been forgotten were recalled with laughter and disbelief at how much their learning, skills and friendships had been bridged.

Each graduate was invited by their trainer to accept their certification from Andrew Craig (Director, KDS Group) and Stevie Hunter (Training Manager, KDS Training). They were kept on the spotlight whilst Tommy, Michelle, Ali and Kate shared their highlights with the audience.

Each graduate was invited to tell how their individual journey had gone, not surprisingly to the KDS team, each person had their own individual and memorable experience.

The KDS Training team were thrilled to hear so many of the graduates talk positively of their employment prospects and the jobs they had secured. All in full agreement that this group of individuals had succeeded in attaining their goals of being on the road to employment and more self recognition, self awareness and self belief.

Participation and support of the employers, partners and the KDS team were recognised by the candidates and gifts were gratefully received. Many thanks to the employers taking time out of their busy schedule to mark the occasion.

The surprise finale for the graduates was a personal message sent from Stevie Kidd (CEO KDS Group). By rule Stevie Kidd does not attend graduation events as he maintains that the stars of the day are the graduates and full spotlight should be on them, however he could not let them go without sharing the special meanings of the messages that he has threaded through their academy journey’s. Although Stevie was not there the full impact of his words could be felt around the whole room.

Stevie’s full message can be viewed at http://www.steviekidd.co.uk/insights/a-personal-message-from-stevie-kidd/

There was a tinge of emotional sadness in the room as the time the event came to a close, although the KDS door will always be open...

Watching the candidates leave, the KDS Training Team could timeline back to Day One and were elated with the change and excited for them for the road they are about to travel. The graduates went away complete and with their anchors ready to hang on their fridge doors...

Posted by Michelle Lockard on 06 May 2011 in : KDS Training, KDS Youth Training, Personal Enhancement, Training corporate, Training employability

7 Comments

Posted by Sarahjane Sarkhosh on 09 May 2011

This graduation which combined several Academies was a great success, allowing all the candidates to share in their fantastic acheivements.

Posted by Roger on 08 May 2011

What a fantastic milestone in KDS Training''s history. This experience is the start of new journies for each of the candidates. Great effort from Katie, Michelle, Tommy and Ali G.

Posted by Michelle Lockard on 06 May 2011

Fantastic event today, great turnout and all graduates should be extremely proud of themselves. Another journey is only beginning.

Posted by steven hunter on 06 May 2011

What day had by all, well done to all candidates for an amazing life changing journey. Thank you to all partner for there contiued support, we couldnt do this without you. Big thanks you to the KDS Team , you made this happen. Stevie Hunter Training Manager

Posted by Katie on 06 May 2011

Phenomenal, emotional and absolutely brilliant! Big thanks to everyone who attended! Looking forward to hearing what happens on the next stage of your adventures! K

Posted by Edmund McKay on 06 May 2011

A great day for all concerned, everyone proud of themselves and their colleagues. Happy memories to share in the future.

Posted by Alison Gilbert on 06 May 2011

A day to remember! And you can with the photographs on Flickers. It was wonderful to have all four groups together to celebrate their journey. Wonder where your road will take you and what your tales be when our paths cross again? Ali KDS Trainer

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