Overcoming Barriers and Finding Success:

Stella’s Journey with the Restart Scheme

In the challenging landscape of employment, people often face numerous barriers that impede their job search and career advancement. Meet Stella, a single parent with a Doctorate in Faculty economics Marketing and Tourism from overseas, who encountered several obstacles to finding work in the UK.

Barriers to Work

Stella’s journey was riddled with obstacles that hindered her job prospects. As an unemployed people in the UK, she grappled with the loss of confidence stemming from long-term unemployment. Being a single parent further added to her responsibilities and limited her availability.

Moreover, Stella faced the challenge of transferring her qualifications to meet UK standards, starting from Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English.

Understand the barriers Stella faced, the exceptional support provided by her job coach, and the positive outcomes she achieved through the Restart Scheme

Supporting Stella’s Job Search

Stella’s Skills & Career Progression Coach, Alia Begum, played a pivotal role in helping her overcome these barriers. Alia recognised the value of Stella’s work experience and identified transferrable skills that could be utilised in different job roles. Alia referred Stella to various job fairs and job search clubs, expanding her networking opportunities.

Alia also assisted Stella in enrolling for Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2, which she completed. During this time, Stella secured two employments while participating in the Restart Scheme at Pathway Group, which significantly boosted her confidence. Furthermore, Alia supported Stella in pursuing coding courses to enhance her skills for her new role as an Administrator.

Stella’s Appreciation

Stella expressed her gratitude to Alia through a heartfelt letter, emphasising the impact of Alia’s assistance on her journey to secure employment. Stella acknowledged the valuable expertise, experience, and network contacts shared by Alia, which were instrumental in her job search. She credited Alia’s support for finally finding a job and highlighted the commitment and cooperation displayed by the Restart program and its participants.

Dear Alia,
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the valuable assistance you have given me during my job search. You have generously shared your expertise and experience with me and I truly appreciate the support and the network contacts you have given to me during this time. I believe that, because of your assistance, I could finally find a job. I truly appreciate the time you spent to help me and I wanted to say thank you for accompanying me in my journey at finding a work. It was wonderful meeting you and being part of the Program. I always enjoy having a chance to talk with you and learning from you. Restart Program is an excellent project. I love that you’re all so committed, and it was great to have had so many people support me in this process. In my experience, that level of cooperation results in the best outcomes.
Thank you again and wish you all the best in the future. Stella

Progression and Job Role

Even after securing the job, Alia remained in regular contact with Stella, ensuring her continued satisfaction and addressing any potential issues. Alia reassured Stella of ongoing support and expressed her willingness to assist with any additional needs that may arise.

Stella’s journey with the Restart Scheme showcases the transformative power of dedicated job coaching and comprehensive support.

Overcoming barriers, leveraging her skills, and receiving guidance from Alia Begum, Stella was able to secure a job aligned with her qualifications and aspirations.

Her success story serves as an inspiration for individuals facing similar challenges, demonstrating the positive impact of tailored support and unwavering commitment in achieving employment goals.

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