by Heather Ette GRoW Team Member I was lucky enough to sit in on Sonia’s CV Workshop last week and get an insight into how Sonia’s expert advice and guidance is supporting GRoW participants in their journey to work. It couldn’t have been easier to join, I booked via the GRoW App and received a … Continue reading Why should you come to the CV Workshop with Sonia?
Q & A with Liz Sewell FIEP, Director, the GRoW Programme What is the GRoW App and what made you decide to invest in your own app? Liz: The GRoW app is essentially like our own facebook app but just for our participants on the GRoW Programme. We introduced our own app to help build … Continue reading Engaging with GRoW through the GRoW App
Shanti came to the Grow Programme last year after being referred from her job centre in Yeading in Hillingdon. Shanti had not worked in seven years and has little work experience. She is now looking forward to gaining experience to eventually find work as a Teaching Assistant. Shanti said “After falling pregnant I hardly ever … Continue reading Shanti gains her independence
Billie-Jo worked in the hospitality sector with a 20+-year career but following redundancy in 2020 she has been on a mission to find part time work that will fit around her twin girls. Billie-Jo has been finding job searching challenging but is feeling positive with support from the GRoW Programme. Billie-Jo said “I have always … Continue reading Billie-Jo finds support through GRoW
I joined Belina GRoW in late March as a Social Media Officer through the Kickstart programme. After leaving University, I was eager to work in Communications. Therefore, being offered this role at Belina was an amazing opportunity to build on my professional communication skills and work for an organisation the enriched the local community. The … Continue reading Rehma strengthens her skill set
Hemamali came to GROW at the beginning of June, looking to get back to work. She has been an active participant in the GRoW Programme, undertaking training and taking part in a range of GRoW activities and has now set her sights on becoming a Learning Support Assistant. Hemamali said “I found out about GRoW … Continue reading Hemamali reaches for her goal
After being on furlough for a year Binta had to find new work when her Coffee Shop employer was forced to close. Binta was referred to GRoW from her Universal Credit coach to help get her back to work and she has now started a job as a Catering Assistant in a local school. Binta … Continue reading Binta starts a new job as a Schools Catering Assistant
Jummana was referred to GROW via the jobcentre in April and from day 1 she has been an active GRoW participant, engaging in every support session we've held. Jummana has now started work as a Retail Assistant for Primark at Tottenham Court Road. Jummana said ‘As a single mum of two children, who are now 18 and 10, my prime … Continue reading Jummana joins Primark
Chanel joined GRoW in May of this year and has now started work as a Virtual Sales Consultant promoting the government’s Kickstart scheme to businesses across the UK. Chanel said “As my children are now aged 2 and 4 and are at pre-school and nursery Monday to Friday I thought it was the perfect time … Continue reading Chanel Kickstarts a new Career
Paula came to GRoW in September 2020 after hearing about our Programme through her child’s school. Paula has a child with autism and was finding the challenge of working very difficult due to his additional needs. She had been out of work for six years and was really keen to get a job. On joining … Continue reading Paula starts a new job after a six year break
