Rozina, a family support worker at Yeading School runs Community House, a space for school parents and the local community to come together and get support from one another. Following the pandemic Rozina became aware that many of the parents who were coming to Community House were struggling with confidence and financial issues and were … Continue reading Hillingdon parents get support to get ready for work
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Sara Raises Confidence and Gets a Sales Job
Sara came to GRoW for help to find a job after being out of work for 7 years and having a young family. She was lacking in confidence but has found support from the GRoW Team and has now accepted a new job working in retail. Sara said “I heard about GRoW through my local … Continue reading Sara Raises Confidence and Gets a Sales Job
Valentina Becomes a GRoW App Ambassador
Valentina came to GRoW in February 2023 looking for support to get back to work after a 2.5-year career break to have her son. Valentina has found a community of friends and like-minded people on the GRoW Programme and has become a GRoW App Ambassador in recognition of her engagement and interaction with the App … Continue reading Valentina Becomes a GRoW App Ambassador
Uzma finds a School Job
After recolating to London from India in 2022 Uzma enrolled in GRoW’s ‘Preparing to Work in Schools’ programme and has now found a part-time job with an agency Zen Educate working with primary school children with a focus on additional needs. She is also exploring voluntary opportunities to boost her learning and skills. Uzma said; … Continue reading Uzma finds a School Job
Robini Achieves Dream Job as School Teaching Assistant
Robini had not worked for 6 years after leaving her job as a client relationship manager in India when she was expecting her first child. After moving to the UK she became a mum to two young children and came to GRoW looking for help on her journey back to work. Robini has now been … Continue reading Robini Achieves Dream Job as School Teaching Assistant
Manjulata GRoWs her confidence
Manjulata came to GRoW in January 23 on the Academies Programme. Having not worked in the UK since moving from India 5 years ago Manjulata needed some support to build her confidence and employability skills before taking the next step to apply for jobs. Manjulata said; “I have two children, the youngest of which is … Continue reading Manjulata GRoWs her confidence
Mihaela seeks growth with GRoW’s support, aims to increase work hours
Mihaela came to the GRoW Programme in May 2022 as she was looking at going back to work after a 5 year break to have her youngest child. With previous retail experience she found seasonal work as a temporary retail assistant and was offered an extension on her contract to work 8 hours a week. … Continue reading Mihaela seeks growth with GRoW’s support, aims to increase work hours
Raisa Finds Her Way: From No Job Experience to Job-Ready!
Raisa came to GRoW at the beginning of 2023 after a GRoW advert sparked her interest in getting a job in a school. With no previous work experience Raisa was apprehensive about her prospects but is now confident about her future and on the way to achieving her goal. Raisa said; “I have always wanted … Continue reading Raisa Finds Her Way: From No Job Experience to Job-Ready!
Sajida Lands a School SMSA Job
Sajada came to GRoW in February 2023 looking for assistance in finding a part-time job that would fit around her two young children. She found inspiration at our Preparing to Work in Schools Workshop and has now been offered a job in a school as a School Meals Supervisory Assistant. Sajada said; “I am an … Continue reading Sajida Lands a School SMSA Job
GRoW Wishes Maria All the Best on Her New Journey: Farewell, and Good Luck on Achieving Your Dream Job!
We were sad to see our GRoW Adviser Maria Beuca leave our team a few weeks ago to pursue a new career as a Recycling Officer for Hillingdon Council. Maria has been a valued member of the GRoW Team for over 2 years and has been an integral part of our team since coming through … Continue reading GRoW Wishes Maria All the Best on Her New Journey: Farewell, and Good Luck on Achieving Your Dream Job!