People’s stories
We know that young people are so much more than their circumstances. Bright, funny, caring, ambitious – the list goes on. It’s a list that we’re here to champion.
These are the real people behind the statistics. Real people making positive changes in their lives.
Harry’s Story
Harry entered the Feel Well, Work Well programme through a Job Fair held by the local Job Centre. He was unemployed, having finished his degree the year before but since struggled to find the motivation to look for work. At the time of our first meeting, Harry was also being supported by Door43 with some telephone support sessions as he was experiencing anxiety and low mood.
Ruby’s Story
When Ruby came into the Ambitions project, she told us she lacked motivation. She’d been out of work and education for a while and had lost any sense of structure or routine to her day. She hoped that getting back into some form of education or training would provide her with this structure, and that this in turn would help with her mental health.
Lloyd’s Story
Lloyd was a Y11 student facing Post-16 options, a situation hundreds of students are currently experiencing across the city. It’s a daunting time when the world suddenly starts opening up in front of you, especially if you don’t know which path to follow.
Joseph’s Story
Joseph was in foster care when he joined Project Apollo. He was isolated, suffered with anxiety and had been diagnosed with Autism. Together, we explored ideas and visited training providers until we found one where he felt comfortable.