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Plus Dane Group Provide Golden Opportunity For Local Lad

Michael Dawkins has been given a golden opportunity by the Casey group thanks to a Plus Dane Group Window and Door replacement scheme.

Michael started his career within construction, working with a few small local window companies, which he enjoyed for a number of years prior to joining The Casey Group through Fusion21.  Michael has been offered a minimum 6 month placement with the prospect of this being extended subject to workload and his own individual performance.

Michael, 25, was keen to progress his career and was looking for new challenges with more rewards. Michael heard through a friend that Fusion21 provided further training, help and guidance with employment opportunities around the local area and so he contacted them to see how they could help him.

After attending an interview day at Fusion21 and a successful interview with Casey’s Labour Manager John Walmsley, Michael soon joined the Casey site team who are currently working with Plus Dane Group on a Window and Door replacement scheme in the Toxteth area of Liverpool.  

Plus Dane are ensuring that the improvement works they are making to residents homes are creating local job opportunities in the local community.

Michael says, “I have been very lucky to receive the support from Plus Dane, Casey’s and Fusion21, their support has been fantastic, they have helped with funding for my courses and without it I don’t think I would have had the opportunity to gain new qualifications and skills.

With their help I have completed, First Aid Training, Asbestos Awareness Training, Health & Safety training and soon will be starting an NVQ 2 in Fenestration and want to continue towards achieving NVQ 3. If I achieve these goals then the sky is the limit for me”.

Mike Hyde, Project Manager, Casey says, “Michael is a pleasure to have on any site team. He is a hardworking, dedicated, enthusiastic lad.  He is a fantastic team member who works extremely well with residents while working in and around their homes.

 Both Michael and the Casey site Team have received very positive feedback regarding the work carried out.”