“I will be able to provide for the children and pay my bills”
Kirsty, a customer living in Somerset, had never worked since leaving school. Having recently separated from her partner, she was now main carer for five young children and financially needed to work to support her family.
With support from our Employment Services, she took part in an NHS swaps programme, which helped boost her knowledge and skills. She also completed a GCSE maths course with Somerset Skills, and a training course supported by Abri in partnership with City Plumbing, which had a guaranteed interview on completion of the training.
We’re pleased to say Kirsty secured a part-time customer service role. She said: “I am more confident; I will be able to provide for the children and pay my bills. The service you gave me was amazing – all of it - you put me on courses and did much more. All you did for me made a difference to me on my journey. I did a lot in a year to get where I am now, and the kids love it that I go to work.”