Case study
Driving for the future
Ten women have completed their training to become bus drivers on the Olympic Park as part of the London 2012 Women’s Project.
The women, most of whom were previously unemployed, will now move onto work placements as part of their preparation for taking up their new positions.
The women were presented with their Passenger Vehicle Training certificates at Stratford Town Hall following a tour around the Olympic Park with their family and friends. If they wish, the women can continue to work for Hackney Community Transport once their contracts finish in 2011.
Semra Kamil Yusuf, one of those who successfully completed the programme, said: “I was unemployed for five years, lost my confidence and self esteem and found it very difficult to get into employment. I looked into courses that I could do which would lead to employment and I found this programme.
“Gaining employment has changed my life tremendously as I was very depressed and had a lack of self confidence. This has helped me financially, emotionally and socially. My life has turned around again. I am excited to be part of London 2012.”
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