People's Stories

Career start – Taylor’s story

“Taylor is excited to start his first paid job in retail, and I will be there to support him through his transition into work.”

“When I joined, I felt negative and demotivated from being unemployed, but I am now in a positive place with a job and goals for the future.”

"At her next appointment, Rosie came into the office with a beaming smile on her face, she had been offered a job.”

Find out how we supported Tina with her IT skills, and finding a job with flexible hours that works for her.

“With the help and guidance from Andrea, I was able to secure an apprenticeship in customer service with my local council.”

“My biggest barrier was getting in the mindset of finding work and having someone there to help me reach the mindset of 'I can do it'."

“I am really enjoying my new role in the cleaning sector. I am proud of myself and grateful to Alex and the team, thank you!”

“I am looking forward to the future and ongoing success for my business. I am sure my daughter will be very proud of her dad as she gets older.”

“I’ve learnt a lot of useful business skills. Restart has helped me to keep on track with all my goals and further development.”

“I couldn’t have done it without help from the Restart Scheme, emotionally, financially and finding my new job position.”

“I am very thankful for the help I received, and I would recommend anyone that is unemployed to take advantage of what they have to offer!”

“Without the help and guidance on how to write a CV, I wouldn’t have got the job, thank you!”