When Hasan, 17, came to the Thrive service, he felt like he had no other options.
He’d previously been doing an electrical course at college, achieving a distinction grade for the theory element on his first attempt.
However, after failing the practical side, he struggled to re-enrol and began to feel hopeless.
It was then that he got in touch with Personal Development coach Darcey, and the pair started working together on his goals.
“We spent time looking at my options,” Hasan said. “I told Darcey that my top priority was working in electrical. She helped me with my CV and enrolled me in a course to get a CSCS card.”
Realising that access to the CSCS course would be an issue due to travel, Darcey was instrumental in getting the course set up online. She also liaised with the college to ensure Hasan could retake his practical exam; he now attends college two days a week.
“When I pass, I will have the option to do an apprenticeship,” Hasan said. “I’m also planning on taking another course such as a level 3 business or engineering, to add more skills to my CV.”
Hasan has also secured a part time job working at a DIY store – something he describes as “flipping brilliant”.
“I would definitely recommend Thrive,” he said. “It laid out my options for me and Darcey helped me use my time effectively. Rather than just sitting at home playing games, I was doing things to further my education and career.
“Before Thrive I had nothing, but now I have my job, my college course and the CSCS card.”
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