Our Impact

SUCCESS STORIES:

After coming to Women & Work many of our clients are able to progress onto new career paths. This could be through having entered further training, using existing skills in new ways. Alternatively women go directly into employment or via voluntary work which enables them to gain skills, confidence and experience.

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Simone's story

Women & Work has changed my life and help me move forward. I have gained a lot of confidence and experience. The support and assistance I have received helps me remain focussed on my goals and I have made some good friends. I have been paired with a mentor through Women and Work which is also helping to focus my energies and bring more structure to my business planning.
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Sabah's story

Women & Work is the great place for learning and socialising, with a great atmosphere. I've made a lot of friends and it has given me confidence. I received a lot of support and help from the staff and individuals.

The knowledge I gained from here will enable me to develop a very good relationship with my children and with others too.
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Libby's story

I am a woman that wants to and will go out to work, with ability and enthusiasm. It may have taken 15 years to find the right direction, but I got here in the end and it could have taken another 15 years without Women and Work, and so I say thank you. Long may your work continue!
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Eve's story

I now feel I will be able to go back into the workplace with a more positive attitude, and confidence and my future will be so much more than I ever thought it could be.
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Brenda's story

Women and Work gave me the confidence and reassurance I needed to get back into the world of employment.
Who knows, if I become tired of retirement Women and Work may find me knocking on their door again! I know I will find and warm welcome if I do.
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Sue's story

During the time I've been with Women & Work whenever I've had a crisis of confidence, and I've had a few, the empathy and support from Staff and other Delegates have been fantastic. A client summed up Women & Work for me this week, after coming to see us on Monday and taking away the guidance pack. She came back Thursday and asked to go on the Fresh Start course. That was what Women & Work was for me and is for hundreds of other Women a FRESH START
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Jenny's story

'The only way is up' is the phrase I will be carrying with me from now on. Women & Work inspire individuals to realise their full potential which can be a great personal revelation. Although my personal journey that I am still taking can be quite scary and out of my 'comfort zone', I know that I can turn to the friends and staff at Women & Work for support and guidance.
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Sue's story

You boosted my confidence at a time when I really needed it. The world of work is not a level playing field for women, especially mothers and more especially single mothers, and I think the service you provide is invaluable. I looked everywhere for guidance and there is no one else out there that is specifically geared towards mothers returning to work, or changing careers mid-life.
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Masako's story

‘A drowning man will clutch at a straw’ I attended several courses at Women & Work that my friend kindly offered me. That was my first step to new life. Women & Work helped me to change a way of thinking and attitude. All the people I met in the course supported each other, even now. I have valuable tools in my mind. Thanks to Women & Work giving me a real focus change.
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Naoko's story

The Interpersonal Skill course was especially good to reflect my past and think of my future. Until then I had felt guilty and stressed for not getting a proper paid work. This course gave me courage to accept myself and to do what I like.
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Penny's story

I found the Return to Paid Work course the most useful. Doing the course made me realise just how many skills I had developed as a homemaker, and how many of those skills are transferable to the workplace.
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Rosa's story

I was very scared and worried that I would not be able to do much and I had no confidence in myself or what I would be able to do. All I knew was that I wanted to do something with computers. So after a long chat with you about what my options were you enrolled me onto you're Introduction to computers course.
At first I was so scared I nearly didn't go but I forced myself and it turned out to be the best choice I made.
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Neelima's story

Women & Work helped me increase my confidence and get all the information I needed at the time I needed it, so I was finally able to make my decision in August 2005 and start a small retail business from home.
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Sheila's story

The Introduction to Inter Personal Skills Course, which followed, gave me sound training for good communication skills not only in the workplace, with colleagues and customer care, but also in other areas of my life. With each course, I felt more empowered and my confidence grew.
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Tracey's story

I cannot thank you enough for the help and assistance you have given me since I first walked through your doors. I do believe that without your help and guidance I probably would not be in the position that I am in now. You helped me gain back some of my self esteem which in turn raised my confidence, you helped me recognise that I do have a lot to offer a future employer, that anything I wanted to do was possible, that my future was in my hands and what I wanted wasn't going to magically land in my lap one day, but above all you made me Believe In Myself!
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Judy's story

With the provision of expert teaching, compassion, and much encouragement, I gradually 'came out of my shell' and rediscovered who I was, and what I had to offer. I was learning to make decisions again, and take responsibility for my choices - indeed, to lose the fear of 'the world out there'. I was moving beyond my 'comfort zone' once more!
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Lilleth's story

The support I received from Women and Work, through their courses and constant one-to-ones, meant that going back to my ‘safe haven’ wasn't an option. The more support and praise I received the more I wanted to please. Eventually the confidence kicked in and, without realising, I breezed through the latest interview. At last I'd done it, secured myself a good position with the NHS. ‘Eureka’.
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Jackie's story

I cannot remember how I came to find out about the Women and Work Group, but I started going to the drop-in sessions at Acorn House, which was just what I needed to boost my moral. It was ideal, as you could take your children with you to leave in their free crèche. I started to build up confidence and look forward to meeting the other women doing the same thing as me.
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Sammy's story

The change it had on my life? I have so much confidence, friends and family have noticed how much more positive I am in my outlook. I can talk to people without feeling all those knots in my stomach! I have gone on to do other courses, again with Women & Work.
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Ambika's story

I'm an ESOL Tutor and I have been teaching for 8/9 years since I trained with Women and Work 14 day training course with placement schemes. It was really very useful and focussed my thoughts that teaching certainly was something I would love to do.
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Nina's story

I now know that the way I was, was going to destroy me and my family. I wanted to change my life, but having being out of the work force for many years, and with having old and rusty skills, I just didn't know where to start. Since having made contact with MK W&W, the group has been a life saver to me.
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Anon's story

I attended a course with Women and Work many years ago, which supported me to pursue my ambitions and provided a crèche for my child. The course helped to build my confidence and self-esteem and I began to develop some self-worth. I realised I was not alone and that many other women were in similar situations, also wanting to follow their dreams, but too just needed a little guidance, support and belief in themselves.
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WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT US

• Moderator's letter
• OCN moderator
  We recieved a glowing report from our OCN moderator for our Interpersonal Skills and FreshStart courses. Click here to view the summary.