Cheryl’s life changes after help from StartScotland.
Cheryl was unemployed for eight years before seeking help from StartScotland and has now successfully secured a new role as a housekeeper.
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Aug 20, 2019
Ruairidh's lovin' it at McDonald's – 12 months on.
Ruairidh has come leaps and bounds since starting role at McDonalds. He was awarded Employee Of The Month for his outstanding work every day
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Jul 9, 2019
Amy successfully moves into retail with the help of Fair Start Scotland.
After spending a long period of time caring for her father, Amy was ready to move back into employment and successfully secured a part-time
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Jun 24, 2019
Deborah's in paid employment after 20 years volunteering
A Dumfries woman has secured her first paid job in over 20 years thanks to the support of StartScotland. Deborah Currie, 55, appreciated...
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Jun 13, 2019
Ross back in work after one year unemployed
Fife man, Ross Henderson, is back in work after a year unemployed. He couldn't be more complimentary about the service he received. Why...
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Jun 11, 2019
Iain changes career with our support
Iain McIlwraith from Ayrshire is back in work and enjoying a career change at 57 years old thanks to the support of StartScotland. Why...
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Jun 6, 2019
Scott steams ahead
A 19 year old man from Kilmarnock, Scott Stirrat, has secured his first full-time job thanks to the support of StartScotland. Why Scott...
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May 29, 2019
Single mother sets up business with our support
A single mother from Kilmarnock, Claire McQueen, who has struggled with mental health issues and unemployment for years, has set up her...
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May 22, 2019
Mary's walking back to happiness
West Lothian woman, 55, who had to quit her job for health reasons is well on her way back to the workplace after receiving our...
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May 17, 2019
Antonia doesn’t let past discrimination get her down
East Ayrshire woman, 25, who has previously faced discrimination in the recruitment process, has all but overcome her confidence issues...
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May 8, 2019
Joseph back in work and back on track
North Ayrshire man, Joseph Smyth, 46, had to prematurely end his career as a jobbing joiner due to injury.
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May 8, 2019
Nicola blogs about her success with Fair Start Scotland
Nicola Byron, 29 from North Ayrshire, joined the Fair Start Scotland service as she struggled with finding work as a single parent...
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May 8, 2019
Jamie pays it forward and get his dream job
Jamie suffered a brain injury at age seven, from which he's never fully recovered. Inspired by the care he received from hospital staff...
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May 7, 2019
Fair Start Scotland turned Ginny's life around
“Because of Momentum my life has changed completely and it feels amazing” Ginny, Fair Start Scotland participant, Borders Why Ginny...
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May 7, 2019
Candice gets full marks
Candice from North Ayrshire proves that anyone can overcome barriers no matter what they may be. She has successfully secured a job...
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May 7, 2019
Fair Start Scotland gave me a reason to smile again
“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...
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May 7, 2019
Wise words of support help Stephen progress
“To say Wise Group has helped is an understatement. I am now employed with the help of Wise Group, the people are continuing to help me...
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May 7, 2019
Victoria accesses work
Victoria from East Lothian is back in work thanks to the help and support she’s received through Fair Start Scotland service. Why did you...
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May 6, 2019
Ruairidh's lovin' it at McDonald's
“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...
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Apr 5, 2019
Experts deliver first job for David
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. David*,...
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