Struggling with unemployment and unstable housing, 23-year-old Vik found himself sofa surfing, or walking the streets just to kill time.
With this causing a big decline in his mental health, Vik was referred to Inspire through the job centre.
With the help of our Youth Employment Team, he found semi-supported living arrangements in Felixstowe.
With the new stability giving him the breathing space he needed, Vik also took on additional training, including a business IT course and SIA Licensing course with plans to pave the way for a potential career in the security industry.
His hard work and determination paid off, with Vik now working as an SIA officer at Ipswich Football Stadium, and settled in his new accommodation.
He hasn’t stopped there, and also continued seeking employment, gaining a second job working shifts at the Ipswich Light Festival.
“My time with Inspire has been brilliant,” he said. “I’ve learned how to prepare for interviews, how to do job search and also how to work as a team with others in a work environment.
“Inspire helped with finding a place to call home and also in assisting in requirements I needed for work.”
He continued: “For anyone who is thinking of starting with Inspire my number one advice is to be patient.
“They will stick with you during your entire journey to help you achieve what you want. I am grateful to all Inspire who have helped me get to where I’m at currently, and I promise you will be saying the same thing if you start with Inspire.”
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