Ebony joined the GRoW Programme after being given a leaflet from her Jobcentre that explained that GRoW helps mums get back to work. She had been out of work for 5 years to raise her youngest son and was looking at rejoining the workforce. Ebony has engaged with everything GRoW has offered her and is … Continue reading Ebony GRoWs for a better future
Maimoona builds confidence through learning
Maimoona joined GRoW in February 2022 when she was thinking about returning to work after a 15 year career break to raise her family. She has been an active and engaged participant on the programme and now feels ready to get back to work. Maimoona said; “I had heard a lot about GRoW over the … Continue reading Maimoona builds confidence through learning
Reshma rebuilds her confidence
Reshma came to the UK with her family from India in late 2021 and with a long gap in her employment was concerned about how she would rebuild her career. She joined Belina GRoW and has been fully engaged with activities. She has rebuilt her confidence and is now following her dreams. Reshma said “I … Continue reading Reshma rebuilds her confidence
Zainab prepares to return to work in schools
Zainab joined the GRoW project in Newham following a four week workshop focused on helping mums get back to work and presenting the many opportunities jobs in Schools can provide for working mums. Zainab has fully engaged with the GRoW Workshops and activities and is looking for volunteering opportunities in a school when her daughter … Continue reading Zainab prepares to return to work in schools
Chahad Becomes a Cafe Assistant
Chahad came to GRoW in early 2022 as she wanted help to find a job after being out of work for some time. She has started work as a part time assistant at a café in Wimbledon. Chahad said “I was referred to GRoW from my workcoach at Kingston Jobcentreplus. I was trying so hard … Continue reading Chahad Becomes a Cafe Assistant
Gayatri Learns from her wealth of experience
Gayatri came to GRoW in March 2022 looking to improve her career progression opportunities. She is currently working as a Customer Service Assistant/Price Controller in the retail sector but has a wealth of experience and skills that she wants to utilise in a corporate setting. Gayatri said “I came to the UK from India around … Continue reading Gayatri Learns from her wealth of experience
Mojisola Continues to GRoW through learning and development
Mojisola joined the GRoW Programme in Summer 2021 and has been an active and fully engaged participant, making use of all the learning opportunities available. She has completed a range of courses and recently found work in a seasonal position at the Royal Mail. Mojisola is now studying for a Level 3 Helping in School … Continue reading Mojisola Continues to GRoW through learning and development
Saeema Champions the importance of learning for all
Saeema is an Engagement Adviser at GRoW and first came to us in 2017 when she was getting ready to go back to work and went through the GRoW Programme herself as a participant. An advocate for learning new skills and personal and professional progression Saeema has embraced a range or training and learning opportunities … Continue reading Saeema Champions the importance of learning for all
We’ve Won! Belina GRoW scoops prestigious ERSA award
Belina GRoW has triumphed at the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) Employability Awards 2021, winning the Team of the Year – Innovation category. Now in their ninth year, the awards celebrate best practice across the employment support sector. From stand-out frontline staff, job seeking achievements and exemplary employers; to teams and communities pulling together in … Continue reading We’ve Won! Belina GRoW scoops prestigious ERSA award
Kamini got the job!
In last week’s newsletter we featured Kamini who was looking forward to an interview later that week as an Exam Invigilator for Harrow and Uxbridge Council. This week we are delighted to be able to tell you that she got the job! Kamini said: ‘The interview actually had to be postponed three times as I … Continue reading Kamini got the job!