After a career break to care for her two children, Banupriya is now back in work as an Accounts and Compliance Executive for an energy company and says the support she received from Grow, especially around using AI, made all the difference.
Banupriya first joined Grow more than six months ago after attending a local jobs fair. “I saw the Grow stand and decided to sign up,” she said. She stayed engaged through the Grow app, using it to access online workshops and sessions. One of the most transformative sessions for her was an AI workshop focused on CVs and cover letters. “I didn’t know how to tailor a CV or use AI tools before, but the session showed me how to take what I already had and use it effectively,” she said. “That session was a turning point for me.”
In addition to the AI workshop, Banupriya also enrolled on a digital marketing course through Grow, saying she wanted to better understand a growing field. “Everywhere I looked, I saw digital marketing, so I joined the course to explore what it was all about.”
Originally trained in accounting, Banupriya had worked as a bookkeeper before taking time off to raise her children. “I tried going back to work during COVID, but once my husband returned to the office after lockdown, it was difficult to juggle work with the children,” she explained. Banupriya decided to upskill to improve her employability prospects in the future and went on to complete an AAT Level 3 qualification, although she still struggled to re-enter the workforce until she connected with Grow.
“The support I received was amazing, from job alerts to motivational messages and tailored workshops,” she said. “The variety of sessions meant I could choose what I needed at the time.”
Now back in employment and completing her induction, Banupriya is feeling optimistic. “Grow gave me tools, knowledge, and confidence. I’m really grateful for their support, it helped me turn things around.”