Congratulations Valiankani on landing your first job!

In February we introduced you to our lovely participant Vailankani who was one of our most engaged members of the GRoW Community, taking part in every GRoW activity we offered her.  Vailankani has worked so hard and taken every opportunity available to her and we are so pleased now to announce that she has now … Continue reading Congratulations Valiankani on landing your first job!

Chantelle helps women in Kingston to GRoW

GRoW Adviser Chantelle El-Sawy has been a regular face to our Hillingdon participants for a number of years but is now focusing her efforts on helping women in Kingston fulfil their potential through the GRoW Programme.  Chantelle’s speciality is helping people complete application forms and she is available between 11.00am and 1.00pm every Tuesday for … Continue reading Chantelle helps women in Kingston to GRoW

Gemma passes her GRoW Lockdown course

In May we published an article about our fantastic GRoW mum Gemma who was one of the first GRoW participants to undertake our Lockdown Training Programme and we are delighted to congratulate Gemma on now passing her course! Gemma began the course at the start of Lockdown, in a bid to improve her employability skills … Continue reading Gemma passes her GRoW Lockdown course

Laura gets ready for work through GRoW Lockdown Programme

Laura came to the GRoW Programme looking for help to get back to work and has now completed two courses and is interested in more training to equip her for the world of work during Covid-19. Laura said “I first learned about the GRoW Programme following a visit to Barra Hall Children’s Centre in Hillingdon.  … Continue reading Laura gets ready for work through GRoW Lockdown Programme

ESOL Training with DailyStep English

by Jane Lawson, Director, DailyStep English Training DailyStep English is a London–based English training company providing online courses and daily online lessons at all levels of English. DailyStep English Lessons are inspected and accredited by the Continuing Professional Development Service (CPD) so you can add a DailyStep English certificate to your CV. A journey of … Continue reading ESOL Training with DailyStep English

Gemma starts a Level 2 Accredited Programme with GRoW

GRoW participant Gemma joined the programme following traumatic home circumstances which saw her having to uproot and move home with her young son a number of times.  Her local job centre adviser recommended the GRoW programme to help her prepare for finding a job and Gemma is now on the way to achieving a Level … Continue reading Gemma starts a Level 2 Accredited Programme with GRoW

Banu develops a new career

Banu started her journey back to work with the GRoW Programme two years ago and after completing her Level 1 Childcare course and embarking on her Level 2 she has now found work in a private nursery. Banu said “I went to the GRoW Programme when I became a single parent and wanted to change … Continue reading Banu develops a new career

Liz Sewell FIEP Speaks at Summit

Belina director Liz Sewell FIEP took centre stage at the recent IEP Summit, an industry event for senior employability professionals to discuss and debate the future of work and the challenges and priorities facing the employability sector now and in the years ahead. Liz presented alongside Dr Jo Ingold, Associate Professor of Human Resource Management … Continue reading Liz Sewell FIEP Speaks at Summit

Mehnaz finds motivation is key to getting back to work

Mehnaz was referred to the Newham GRoW Programme by her Job Coach following a 7 month period of unemployment and has successfully found work locally as a Family Support Worker. Mehnaz said “I found the GRoW Programme really useful in helping me understand the skills I’d developed whilst being at home looking after my child.  … Continue reading Mehnaz finds motivation is key to getting back to work