Ali’s dream job in Lambeg firm

Thanks to tutor support and some hard graft, Belfast Met’s Skills for Industry graduate Ali Yasir Jalla, 18, has been able to fulfil his ambition to get into engineering and has been able to kick start his career since arriving in Belfast from Afghanistan as a refugee three years ago.
By Julie-Ann Spence
Published 1st Oct 2020, 14:39 BST

After successfully completing his Skills for Industry programme, Ali moved on to join the Belfast Met’s Training for Success programme and start his Level 2 in Fabrication & Welding qualification and was fortunate to get a work placement at KME Steelworks Ltd in Lambeg.

He has since excelled in his placement and after only being placed for a few months has now been offered employment with KME and an apprenticeship to complete his level 2 in Fabrication & Welding, with a view to moving on to complete his Level 3 qualification with them.

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Stephen Venables, Production Manager at KME Steelworks Ltd said: ”Ali came to us as a bright, articulate and extremely positive individual, who was enthusiastic to learn and to fit in.

“He has excelled in his welding and fettling and produces high quality parts at all times. We were keen to help Ali integrate into Northern Ireland and he has been able to socialise further with our team.

“He is a very welcome addition to the KME team, and we look forward to supporting his progress throughout his apprenticeship.”

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