Margaret finds a flexible role that allows her to care for her grandchild.
Margaret is a full-time carer for her grandchild. StartScotland assisted her to find a flexible role, and even helped her to apply for a...
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Dec 9, 2021
Fraser is offered a part-time job after participating in DuoDay.
Fraser has a learning disability and joined the service hoping to become more independent. Fair Start Scotland’s participation in DuoDay...
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Nov 26, 2021
John became long term unemployed after being made redundant.
John felt that his age was a barrier to work. After numerous job applications and repeated rejections, he felt demoralised. Fair Start...
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Nov 12, 2021
Justin finds his first paid job after leaving school
Fair Start Scotland helped Justin to realise his transferable skills, and he has since moved into his very own flat and found employment...
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Nov 5, 2021
Stephen finds work in a completely new industry
After losing his job as a stage crew member due to the pandemic, Fair Start Scotland gifted Stephen a device to apply for jobs at home,...
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Oct 28, 2021
Qualifications gave Jack a head start
The pandemic created opportunities for Jack by investing his time in access training to develop his knowledge in the oil and gas...
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Oct 15, 2021
Dr. Shelly-Ann sets up a new venture.
Fair Start Scotland helped Shelly-Ann find employment giving her the courage to start her own company – which went on to win a...
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Oct 7, 2021
David finds a new role after losing vision in one eye
David joined our programme to find a full-time job so he would be able to buy his flat. Fair Start Scotland helped David find a new role...
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Oct 1, 2021
After being made redundant, Kevin gets back on track
After facing redundancy, Kevin reached out for expert help. Fair Start Scotland helped Kevin get back into the sector he loves and back...
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Sep 24, 2021
Fair Start Scotland helps Fiona build her confidence and find a new role
Fiona had all the skills and qualifications needed for a new job but struggled to find work. With the help from Fair Start Scotland she...
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Sep 10, 2021
Ernest found a job after being unemployed for three years
After finding a renewed sense of self-confidence with the help of StartScotland, Ernest discovers a passion for driving and couldn’t be...
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Sep 8, 2021
*Susie overcomes her anxiety and now she volunteers to help others
Eilidh from our Health and Wellbeing team worked with *Susie to help her cope with her anxiety through one to one sessions and workshops...
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Aug 12, 2021
Samantha is now in a job she loves
Newly single mother of two rebuilds her life and gains stability for her young children. She is now working in a job doing what she loves...
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Jul 15, 2021
Julie joins the StartScotland team
Dumfries woman Julie Brachtvogel’s world fell apart after she was hit with redundancy – but now she’s back in work helping those who find...
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Jun 30, 2021
Sophie grabs stained-glass Apprenticeship
Twenty-three-year-old Sophie McNicol from Ayr has started a dream career as a stained-glass artist after help from the Fair Start...
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May 24, 2021
Richard shares his passion for cooking thanks to Fair Start Scotland
Richard gains a new lease of life and becomes a tech genius using his new skills to help young people in Aberdeen. Why Richard joined...
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Apr 30, 2021
Stepping into the employability sector
Lee was left feeling let down and made the decision to find a fulfilling job that would still give him the time he needed to share his...
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Apr 29, 2021
One door closes, another one opens
The national lockdown created an opportunity for Kavita. She is back doing a job she loves – teaching, with the help and support from the...
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Mar 4, 2021
Young nursery practitioner starts her career after the impact of COVID-19 left her stranded
Courtney secured a new job through the hidden job market and she is now thriving working in a job she’s always wanted. Why Courtney...
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Feb 19, 2021
Ayr mother secures a job to help support her family through COVID-19
Mother of six finds herself searching for work after her husband’s business slows down due to the impact of COVID-19. Fair Start Scotland...
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