A WOMAN who struggled to find work because of her dyslexia and dyspraxia has backed an innovative scheme which helped her get a job in the shipyard.

Scores of young people have been given a helping hand towards full-time work as part of a scheme jointly run by the Prince's Trust and BAE Systems.

BAE has welcomed 49 young people on to this year's Movement to Work scheme – a four-week programme introducing people who need a job to the world of employment.

Nigel Chadwick, Submarines' Head of Early Careers and Skills, said: "Movement to Work is a great scheme, helping people who may previously have slipped through the net to realise their full potential."

The programme is aimed at people aged 16-30 who are not in employment, education or training.

They spend time within the business, as well as college, being taught employability skills and CV writing. Of the 49 on this year's course, 16 attended in Barrow, 15 in Scotstoun and 18 in Portsmouth.

Often, people on the Movement to Work scheme make such an impression they are offered employment, if a suitable vacancy exists.

That's what happened to Rosie Smith two years ago; she's now an apprentice working in the Submarines business.

The 27-year-old said: "I had struggled to get through the normal selection process because I have dyslexia and number dyspraxia.

"I found out about Movement to Work through the Job Centre.

"BAE Systems has given me a second chance to prove what I can do. I love my job; I'd recommend the scheme to anyone."

This year, 16 people have received offers to join BAE Systems' apprenticeship scheme.

Since Movement to Work began five years ago, more than 80,000 work placements have been delivered by companies, including BAE Systems, representing the best in British business.

Stephen McGhee, who completed the scheme at Naval Ships, said: "I have learned that inclusivity and a positive attitude will get you far in life."