When our staff first met Ronan in May 2016 he was keen to work at a veterinary
practice as a receptionist; whilst at School he had taken part in a work
experience opportunity at a vets and felt this type of work would suit him.
As part of his assessment, Ronan spent some time working on Landmarks College
reception and he very quickly realised that he would prefer doing a practical role.

At this time, a huge distribution centre had opened and we approached
them for a Supported Internship placement for Ronan. He began his
Supported Internship in September 2016. Ronan attended a full staff
induction, he wears a work uniform including ‘high vis’ work wear
and tachometer counting his work rate. In the very near future, Ronan
will have training on the use of a Llop. During a recent shift at the
distribution centre, Ronan managed to obtain a picking rate of 210 this
is a massive improvement on what he was getting when he first started his
internship and well in advance of what was expected of him. Employed pickers
are expected to obtain a rate of 164.

Ronan is very proud of what he has managed to achieve in such a relatively
short space of time. He is starting to work independently and since completing
his Pathway he has gained full time paid employment and was awarded
“Learner of the Year 2017.”

Ronan’s Job Coach says “Since Ronan started his internship, he has grown
in confidence and improved his social skills. He would avoid the canteen
but he is now happy to use it with other work colleagues.”

Ronan says “I’ve developed many new skills since starting my Supported
Internship. I’ve even surprised myself with how easy I have gone from
working short days to full shifts. I’m looking forward to starting paid
employment and working a full week.”