For today’s employees, continuous learning and professional development have become synonymous with career growth. In this blog, I want to share with you the journey of one of our clients who successfully transitioned from a post-university entry-level position to a higher-level management role using professional courses to upskill at each milestone of her journey. For this featured learner, the journey towards career advancement and personal growth has been significantly influenced by our training services. You will see firsthand from Amy’s story the transformative impact that our services can have on a dedicated learner’s career. Amy’s story is shared with permission – thank you, Amy!
The Beginning of Amy’s Journey
Amy started her learning journey with New Links Training Solutions a little more than four years ago, seeking to enhance her skills and open up new career opportunities. She enrolled in our QQI Train the Trainer course, focusing on Training Needs Identification and design as well as Training Delivery and evaluation. At the time, Amy was aspiring to pursue a career in training and recognised the importance of obtaining a formal qualification in this field.
A Gateway to Success
On successful completion of the QQI Train the Trainer course, Amy was well-equipped to take on the role of a trainer. Armed with a comprehensive understanding of training methodologies, needs assessment, and evaluation techniques, she secured a position as a full-time trainer. In Amy’s own words, “The real-world applicability of New Links Training Solutions’ courses opened the doors to exciting career opportunities”.
Continuous Growth and Professional Development
A year into her role as a trainer and recognising the positive impact of her previous QQI qualification Amy came back to us for further career advice. At that time our career advisors felt that an EQI assessment would benefit Amy’s career trajectory as she now had her focus on a promotion that was coming up. She undertook our EQ-I 2.0 Workplace Assessment, which she hoped was a step towards gaining the promotion that she had her eye on. The EQ-I 2.0 Workplace Assessment is a valuable tool for self-awareness and emotional intelligence development. Completing this assessment through New Links Training Solutions was a strategic move, reflecting Amy’s commitment and foresight; through her actions, the interviewers could clearly see that she was a responsible, effective and empathetic employee.
Amy’s Testimonial
“I am absolutely thrilled to have added another valuable QQI course to my CV, Level 6 in Supervisory Management. My journey through this course (and my previous experiences with New Links), has been nothing short of transformative for my career.
This time starting a more senior role in my company prompted me to take proactive steps towards improving my management skills. I wanted to ensure that I was well-prepared to be able to slot into a management role. The Supervisory Management course turned out to be the perfect solution.
This course offered me a wealth of knowledge that was not only relevant to my work but also essential for my future role in management. The modules that I studied were immediately applicable to my day-to-day work. This practicality allowed me to integrate what I learned into my professional role, significantly boosting my confidence and effectiveness as a manager.
As I reflect on my journey with New Links Training I am genuinely excited about the prospect of further training as and when my CV and skills need a boost.
For anyone seeking to advance their career and gain a competitive edge, I wholeheartedly recommend exploring the QQI courses offered by New Links Training Solutions. It’s an investment in your professional growth that will pay dividends for years to come. I am grateful for the opportunity to have undertaken these courses, and I look forward to the continued support and learning that New Links has to offer.”
A Heartfelt Recommendation
Thanks to Amy, not only, for her heartfelt recommendation but for helping us to show others the benefits of undertaking our career-enhancing courses and related services. Reflecting on Amy’s experience we hope that employees at every level including graduates will see first-hand the value of ongoing professional development as a vehicle for career progression.
Amy’s story exemplifies the transformative power of quality training and professional development. New Links Training Solutions has played an instrumental role in Amy’s journey from graduate to an aspiring trainer who has become a successful manager; her self-awareness and commitment to continuous improvement will inspire the people she is now responsible for in her current role. Wishing Amy, the very best of luck for the future!