Lochaber Office

James is the co-ordinator of the team and is a very busy man. The team support a number of people into employment and have made major changes to their clients lives and in addition, run the Get Ready for Work programme in Lochaber.
Before joining The Shirlie project, James’ last job was in Auckland, New Zealand, so as you can see, people travel from all over the world just to work with us! As well as working full time, James is bringing up 2 teenagers, which keeps him on his toes away from work, or should we say in his car, ferrying them here, there and everywhere.

Sharon is the newest member of the Lochaber team joining in the summer of 2009. Lively and full of fun she has enjoyed every minute of her new career as a job coach. She has made a significant impact to the Lochaber team since her arrival and we look forward to contuing to work with her.

You can find James and Sharon at the Lochaber office at:

West Highland College

Carmichael Way

Fort William

PH33 6FF

Tel: 01397 874308

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