THE training provider responsible for delivering adult education programmes in Bradford and Kirklees has appointed a new management specialist.

Dan Goodall, 46, has been appointed Adult Education Budget Operations Manager for Sheffield-based Realise, which delivers programmes on behalf of West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Dan has spent over 15 years working for two training providers in Yorkshire.

Realise delivers English and maths functional skills, as well as employment training and vocational skills supporting key sectors including health and social care, digital, customer service and cyber security.

The service enables adults over 19 in Bradford and Kirklees to complete nationally recognised Level One and Level Two qualifications, with many individuals entitled to receive the training free of charge.

Dan, said: “Realise is a nationally renowned training provider with a fantastic reputation and we have already made strong and important progress in West Yorkshire.

“There is no greater thrill than upskilling people and helping them.

“I’m determined to deliver those opportunities for as many adults in Bradford and Kirklees as possible.”

Gregg Scott, Managing Director of Realise, said: “We are delighted to have secured Dan as our new AEB operations manager.

“He has fantastic experience and knowledge and is very familiar with the local area.”