We spoke with one of our learners at CTP about his experience of living with dyslexia and dyspraxia. He said, “I left school without GCSE’s due to being advised that the stress of taking the exams would be too much and I went to get a job on a building site. 

One of the barriers was reading blue prints which was hard. I went back to college as a mature student and achieved a NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry. I found this experience easier, as the support was in place for dyslexia such as extra time, Dragon software and my own laptop with spell check. 

I then worked in the industry as a builder and carpenter for many years. 

“I came to CTP to renew my CSCS card and whilst completing this course Jill and Rozie gave me the confidence to look for better jobs out there by supporting me in filling forms in, rewriting my CV and researching and practising interview techniques. I have since secured a job on the HS2 sites starting next week as a soil and concrete tester working with both the laboratory and construction.” 

“Thank you to CTP for all your help I would not have had the confidence to go for the interview if it wasn’t for your help.” John King 

Well done John we are very proud of you!