The prison conversation that set me on the road to a new life
It was a conversation with a fellow prisoner that Scott pinpoints as a key moment when he realised he had to turn his back on a life of crime.
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Improving with age
I imagine that like many people growing up, turning 50 sat in a parallel universe.
Continuous improvement in action
Learning at Work Week 2024, ran by the Campaign for Learning, takes place from the 13th to 19th May and focuses on
New Job Anxiety - Helpful tips to overcoming your nerves
Starting a new job is exciting, but can also be anxiety inducing. But that’s okay, it’s more common than you think.
Colin’s one-stop-shop to success
It wasn’t until everyone began to wear masks in the pandemic that 36 year-old Colin realised how dependent he had become on lip reading.
Pioneering Paul finds coffee, confidence, and hopes of a new career
Paul, 37, from Kirkby in Merseyside loves to chat. He enjoys bus and train travel, especially if there’s a coffee and biscuit waiting at his destination.
The trip of a lifetime
National Citizen Service (NCS) is an exciting, challenging, and life-affirming away from home funfest for Year 11 school leavers.
Partners give hope to Wigan jobseekers
A local charity has opened its doors for more local people to access training and employment opportunities.
Tackling homelessness – the part we play
I wanted to start by setting the scene of the reality of homelessness.
Jamie brews up career in coffee shop
Twenty-year-old Jamie is full of beans about his new job.
Free data keeps jobseekers in the loop
Even the simplest of everyday tasks becomes more difficult when you don’t have online access.
