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Blog, Case studyA shared interest: restarting lives through employment at Social Interest Group
“It just goes to show that people who have been marginalised or feel like they don’t have any worth have so much to contribute if you give them the opportunity.”
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Blog, Case studyA recipe for change: KERB & Working Chance
“Everyone deserves a chance in life, and no one is perfect. We all make mistakes and should be given the opportunity to make amends.”
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Blog, Case studyChanging my journey: Laura's story
Laura took her future into her own hands and changed the course of her life by building a career in the criminal justice sector.
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Blog, Case studyThe 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 studyOpen 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, Case studyDainya'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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Case studyStella's story
When she came to Working Chance ready to make a change in August of 2021, Stella* hadn’t worked in almost 20 years. Meet her now.
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Case studyHannah's Story
"I was supported by the staff and treated like a person, not a criminal. My confidence has grown and I no longer feel like a failure, in fact, Working Chance has made me realise that I am stronger than I give myself credit for."