The course really set me up perfectly for interviews and the knowledge I needed to get a job!

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We are so pleased to receive news that a recent learner on our Level 1 Award in Preparing to work in Schools, Lucy, has secured a position as a TA at a school on Digswell. Lucy recently relocated to Hertfordshire and wanted a career change, working with children, so signed up to the course. 

"Hi Joy, just wanted to say a big thank you! The course really set me up perfectly for interviews and the knowledge I needed to get a job! I’ve just been offered a Teaching Assistant position in Digswell, and just really wanted to say thank you."

Lucy

Learner, Level 1 Award in Preparing to work in Schools, 2024

"The more diversity in our industry the better and more creative it will be."

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Thank you to Anne and the committed and hard working educationalists at Step2Skills who invited me along to their meeting last week to share my thoughts.

There's a lot of great work going on out there around skills, particularly in the creative industries, but it's often aimed at those starting out in their careers. My career has definitely been of the 'portfolio' variety (Zoology degree, lab work, journalist, internal comms, event manager, consultant, business owner) and I know a lot of others who have done the same. I was lucky to have had opportunities along the way to learn and improve - largely thanks to others and what they saw in me.

Supporting adults learners to upskill or change careers with transferable skills is a small way to pay some of that on.

Plus it's good for business - the more diversity in our industry the better and more creative it will be.

Abby

Director at Insight MCL

This experience has truly shown me that, with the right support, I can succeed and thrive in a working environment.

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I worked as a care assistant for 21 years. Unfortunately, when my supportive manager left, I was eventually dismissed from my role. After nearly two years out of work, I visited the Job Centre and was introduced to Step2Skills. Through this program, I received support from Alison, my Employment Advisor, who helped me find a new job.

When I first started working at Berkhamsted Fire Station, I was very anxious. My manager was patient, understanding, and very supportive. After a few weeks, I gained confidence and began to see that I could perform my duties independently. I now feel relaxed and happy in my role. Since starting work with Samsic, I’ve grown in confidence and now know that I’m capable of taking on more hours and further responsibilities. This experience has truly shown me that, with the right support, I can succeed and thrive in a working environment.

John

Employment Support participant, 2025