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Nicola Byron, 29 from North Ayrshire, joined the Fair Start Scotland service as she struggled with finding work as a single parent suffering from anxiety and depression. Nicola was teamed up with our partners, The Lennox Partnership, here she blogs about her journey with them.
Jamie suffered a brain injury at age seven, from which he's never fully recovered. Inspired by the care he received from hospital staff Jamie’s dream has always been to work for the NHS and we’re delighted to report he’s recently secured a job as a hospital porter at the Borders General Hospital.
“Because of Momentum my life has changed completely and it feels amazing” Ginny, Fair Start Scotland participant, Borders
Candice from North Ayrshire proves that anyone can overcome barriers no matter what they may be. She has successfully secured a job working in retail after joining Fair Start Scotland service.
“Now I have a job it’s like night and day. I feel better than I have in years. I have a reason to smile when I wake up now. It’s a wonderful feeling.” Keith, a Fair Start Scotland participant, Livingston
“To say Wise Group has helped is an understatement. I am now employed with Wise Group, the people are continuing to help me and I feel so proud. I am looking forward to where it goes from here.” Stephen, Fair Start Scotland participant, East Ayrshire
Victoria from East Lothian is back in work thanks to the help and support she’s received through Fair Start Scotland service.
“I am enjoying the job at McDonald’s. The managers at McDonalds are supportive and it is a great company to work for. I cannot thank the team at StartScotland enough for what they have done for me”. – Ruairidh, Fair Start Scotland participant.
We recently held an Open Day at our Livingston office to promote Fair Start Scotland, the new employment support service and to showcase the great work we do.
John 52 from Kilmarnock, has severe physical health issues and has subsequently had to give up his landscape gardener job – a role he worked in for more than 25 years.
Dunbar woman Rhona Coffey has thanked the team of employment experts after they helped her get back to work after three years.
A South Ayrshire man is back in work for the first time in 12 years after support from our employment experts.
A young man from near Edinburgh is in paid work for the first time in his life after help from a group of employment specialists.
Employability Day is an opportunity to spread understanding about the employment support sector, what it is and the impact it has in each local area across the UK.
We recently had the pleasure of being involved with the Disability Inclusive Confident Employers (DICE) event at Prestwick Airport in Glasgow.
Glasgow man David Ramsay, 25, is looking forward to an exciting future after struggling to get employment due to his injuries.
On Tuesday 27 February we will be holding a launch event giving an insight into the partnership between The Lennox Partnership and Working Links.
Employability experts StartScotland will deliver the Scottish Government’s Fair Start Scotland service to help unemployed people find work.
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