by matthew.stroud | Oct 11, 2024 | Personal stories
joseph: gaining confidence through work Joseph has been working as an apprentice at Furzey Gardens tea rooms and told us about his experience. 1. Why did you want to do an apprenticeship? To gain more experience in an active workplace and to improve my confidence away...
by matthew.stroud | Oct 11, 2024 | Personal stories
daniel: Working towards paid employment Daniel is currently working as an Empowering Employment apprentice at The View café, run by Minstead Trust in the Portsmouth Civic Offices. 1. Why did you want to do an apprenticeship? Independence and control over my own life....
by matthew.stroud | Oct 11, 2024 | Personal stories
luci: staying positive through work Luci joined our Step Up for Work programme, a work and training programme for people with learning disabilities, autism and other additional needs before beginning a work placement at Lily&Lime café where her natural talent...
by matthew.stroud | Oct 11, 2024 | Personal stories
rhianne: my first paid job Rhianne has always wanted to have her own paid job. Once we started our Step Up for Work programme, she was one of the first people to join – eager to build her skills and move towards employment. The programme began with 12 workshops...