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  Blog

  Mental Health Awareness Week: Managing anxiety in your job search

  For the women who come to Working Chance, a struggle with poor mental health is one of the main barriers holding women back. This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re looking at the most common mental health problem in the UK: anxiety.

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  Blog, Case study

  The world is my oyster: Jules' story

  “Working Chance was one of the best things that’s ever happened to me, in my lifetime. I think sometimes you look back and think: wow, maybe the conviction was a blessing in disguise.”

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  Blog, Case study

  Open door to employment at Revolving Doors

  “Whenever we have had the sort of opportunities that we would go to an agency to fill, where we’re looking for certain skills, we come to Working Chance.”

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  Blog

  Goal setting and career coaching: the first step to reaching your goals is to set them

  Getting your life back on track after a conviction can be a challenge but, setting yourself goals and getting some support can really ease the pressure.

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  Blog

  MOTHER'S DAY 2023: Mums making it work

  "Yes, I want a career for me so I can feel like I’ve achieved something and I’m winning, but I’m gonna win even more if I can help my son. That’s the goal for me as a mother, I don’t want him to struggle as much as I have. If I can make life easier for him, I will."

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  Blog, Case study

  Dainya's story

  “That’s thing about Working Chance”, says Dainya, “I know that there’s always someone there I can call on.”

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  Blog, Campaign

  What do women with convictions need to thrive at work? #IWD2023

  Every day we're inspired by the women who come through our doors, and the careers they go on to build. To mark International Women's Day, we're celebrating women and their achievements.

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  Blog, Policy briefing

  Solidarity, equality and opportunity: new publication explores how we can create a better criminal justice system for women

  We’re delighted to share our expertise in the new Fabian Women’s Network publication: ‘Solidarity, equality and opportunity: creating strong social justice systems for women’.