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Matthew Hopkins

Employer: DMT Business Services

Qualification: NVQ Motor Vehicle Level 2

Case Study

Matthew worked full time in a small supermarket after leaving school and was looking for an opportunity to learn a trade to increase his long term employment prospects. After visiting Connexions, and being a person who enjoyed physical work, Matthew's advisor referred him for an Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle with DMT Business Services.

Matthew said 'All of my training was easy to understand and work through, if I was struggling there was always a member of staff there to help me get to grips with what I needed to do. I made friends easily, it was great, everyone was really friendly. I enjoyed the atmosphere and when it came to being serious and getting work completed on time, everyone got on.'

'I struggle with Maths at school so I was a bit worried when I started my Key Skills, but my tutor helped me overcome this and I was so glad to complete them!'

Matthew has recently been assisted with finding work through DMT. He has applied for work as a Mechanic with a large garage and is waiting to find out if he has been successful. He is hoping to join the infantry in the Army within the next year where he will be able to work towards becoming an Army Mechanic.

When asked how he would sum up his experience with DMT Business Services, Matthew said 'I really enjoyed it! I'd advise anyone to train with them!'