On the road to success
“I have a purpose in life – I’m not just a mum”
Residents living in Millbrook, Southampton who are unemployed are being offered information, support and guidance from their dedicated Community Project Worker, Helen Humphries, who works with residents on a 1:1 basis to find suitable opportunities for training and employment.
Since April 2010 Helen has been working with residents in Millbrook to help them take the first steps to improving their life. One resident has recently begun a Level 2 Children and Young People’s Workforce Course at Totton College, Southampton.
Since starting the course in September the resident has already seen a vast improvement in her life, “before I started the course I would sit at home all day wondering what to do and now I’m so busy – it’s great. Sometimes I find it difficult but I’m so pleased that I started the course and my confidence has improved so much.”
Speaking about her previous experiences of schooling the resident said “I never went to college because of bad experiences at school. I never thought that I could make it to college with my qualifications but I have and now I can work my way towards my ideal career.”
Helen who provided the resident with 1:1 support to find suitable courses says “the resident has made a huge change to her life and she has opened a number of doors into employment. When I first met the resident she was lacking in confidence and was concerned that she did not have the qualifications to do the course. The fees for the course were high and this prevented her from pursuing her education.” After a home visit to the resident to discuss her options the resident felt more positive about the options available and immediately contacted the colleges to find out more information.
If you are currently unemployed and would like information or advice on training and job opportunities, then contact Helen Humphries on 023 8062 8162 or email her: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
