People's stories
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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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A better fit - James’s story
7 July 2026
Transitioning into a less physically demanding role, James rebuilt his confidence and secured work better suited to his health.
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Securing success - Brendon’s story
2 July 2026
From redundancy to securing multiple roles, Brendan’s journey shows how the right support can open doors to new opportunities.
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The start of something new - Caitlin’s story
25 June 2026
From caring responsibilities to career success, Caitlin’s journey highlights the power of tailored support and seizing new opportunities.
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Career switch success - Daniel’s story
23 June 2026
With tailored support from the Restart Scheme, Daniel confidently transitioned from IT into retail, building a strong foundation for his future.
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Breaking through - Kobe’s story
18 June 2026
At 19, Kobe used his transferable skills to overcome limited experience, securing his first job with support from the Restart Scheme.
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Career in care - Stacie’s story
16 June 2026
Restart Scheme sector taster days provided guidance for Stacie into her newfoundcareer in care.
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Strength through support - Guy’s story
12 June 2026
Through personalised support and resilience-building with the Restart Scheme, Guy found confidence, and his path back into employment.
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Return to retail - Paula’s story
11 June 2026
With support from the Restart Scheme, Paula rebuilt her confidence and successfully returned to a role she loves in retail.
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Starting strong - Harry’s story
8 June 2026
Aged 19, with limited experience, Harry joined the Restart Scheme for support in securing secure the right opportunity.
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