People's stories

  • Prepared for success - Rowan’s story

    20 August 2026

    Following redundancy, Rowan built the confidence and skills needed to secure a role in technology development.

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  • Ready for work - Leyla’s story

    18 August 2026

    "I'd not had an interview in two years, until I joined the Restart Scheme. With their support, I have had two interviews and got a job!”

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  • Driving success - Chukwudi’s story

    13 August 2026

    Find out how Chukwudi turned his transport experience into a new career in traffic management.

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  • Unlocking opportunities - Awa’s story

    11 August 2026

    With the right support and a positive mindset, Awa transformed her opportunities into employment success.

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  • Turning things around - Byron’s story

    6 August 2026

    The right support at the right time helped Byron overcome personal challenges and take positive steps towards a brighter future.

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  • Four weeks on - Anne’s story

    3 August 2026

    Find out how Anne secured a new role and renewed independence just four weeks after joining the Restart Scheme.

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  • Breaking new ground - Luke’s story

    24 July 2026

    After struggling to find work in construction, Luke developed skills, expanded his opportunities, and found employment through the Restart Scheme.

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  • Breaking barriers - Sam’s story

    23 July 2026

    Hear how our tailored support and skills development helped Sam overcome barriers and secure sustainable work with Spicerhaart.

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  • Determined to succeed - Moses’s story

    21 July 2026

    Discover how Moses improved his English skills and secured sustainable employment with support from the Restart Scheme.

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  • Breaking barriers - Abdullah’s story

    16 July 2026

    Building confidence in English language skills, Abdullah’s journey with the Restart Scheme led to sustainable employment and independence.

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  • A confident comeback - Delores’s story

    14 July 2026

    Dolores transformed her self-belief and skills into a successful return to the workplace after a decade.

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  • Building my future - Megan’s story

    9 July 2026

    Find out how Megan rebuilt her confidence, secured flexible work, and took steps towards her self-employment goals after raising her family.

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