People's stories

  • Catering career – Steve’s story

    “Instead of being nervous about the prospect of an interview, I was actually looking forward to them.”

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  • First career in care – Lacey’s story

    “My confidence has improved since joining the Restart Scheme, and I would like to thank Lauren and the team for their help.”

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  • Starting my journey – Envers’s story

    “By identifying barriers and assessing my strengths and weaknesses, I’ve overcome obstacles and gained confidence in the process.”

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  • Support and success – Ahmed’s story

    Confidence built from ESOL classes led Ahmed to complete several other in-house courses, supporting his journey back into work.

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  • Career routes – Collin’s story

    "Collin set his sights on becoming a support worker - a role he felt perfectly matched his positive personality and calm temperament."

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  • Preparation for success – Roman’s story

    “My first language is Polish, so I found the ‘English for Work’ workshops very useful, as it helped me to expand my vocabulary and learn more about the workplace.”

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  • All round support – Sahriye’s story

    “The team have helped me to improve my confidence and self-esteem, which empowered me to never give up.”

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  • Self-confidence journey – Martin’s story

    “I will always be grateful for the support I received, I no longer feel isolated, and I have a job that I love!”

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  • A master plan – Tom’s story

    Find out how Tom’s motivation and our support helped him to find suitable work that would fund his goals of a master’s degree.

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  • A different approach – Amy’s story

    “Andrea and the team have managed to boost my motivation towards finding work.”

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  • Career in teaching – Nana’s story

    “They have helped me tremendously in achieving my personal goals, development and professional growth.”

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  • 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.”

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