Isobel came to Inspire’s Thrive programme after feeling stuck.
The 18-year-old was struggling to get into the career she wanted after dropping out of school without qualifications.
“I was at home, not in school or college and I couldn’t get to where I wanted to be. It seemed like you needed 5 GCSEs, 3 A levels and a university degree to get anywhere in life and because I had none of those things, I was stuck,” she said.
Working with her Thrive coach Ian, she shared she had an interest in working in childcare. He signed her up for a Paediatric care course with Lofty Heights where she was awarded a certificate in Paediatric first aid.
During the course, participants also went to visit a nursery in Hadleigh where Isobel made a great impression with the manager, and was invited back for a 2-week work experience placement.
It became clear that this was the career Isobel wanted to be in, and she worked with Ian creating a CV and started applying for apprenticeships at local nurseries.
She was soon invited for four different interviews, so started focusing on her interview skills with Ian.
Her passion shone through, and she was offered three out of the four jobs she interviewed for. Opting to work in the nursery she had originally done her placement in, Isobel couldn’t be more thrilled.
She’s now working there part time, while also working toward her level 2 in childcare.
“I would definitely recommend Inspire’s services to others,” she said. “They have so many other routes to get to where you want to be in life if the usual one isn’t for you, like having to go to college or Uni.
“It helped me get to where I want to be, I don’t feel stuck anymore.”
Find out more about our Thrive service here.
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