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Three Days To A New Life
Three Days To A New Life
An Oxford woman who was out of work while caring for her sick mother has found a new job – caring for others.
Sheffield,
South Yorkshire,
United Kingdom
(prbd.net)
05/10/2011
An Oxford woman who was out of work while caring for her sick mother has found a new job – caring for others.
Charlene Mullee, 26, had been searching for a job for 18 months and felt directionless when she went to A4e ( http://www.mya4e.com ) for help under the Government’s new Work Programme.
She was caring for her mother, and also an elderly couple living opposite her - but never realised her caring nature would lead her to job success.
At her first meeting her advisor quickly spotted her potential and organised a Carer training package - which enthusiastic Charlene aced.
However, with an interview at Care UK lined up Charlene began to panic – about not having a suitable outfit to wear to the interview for the job she so desperately wanted.
Advisor Lee Woodley said: “Charlene came to me and explained that she didn’t have any interview clothes to wear, and was panicking. I calmed her down and explained that we could help. Charlene was over the moon - she went out that afternoon and bought herself some trousers and a blouse, brought us back the receipt and was grinning from ear to ear.”
In her smart new outfit and inspired by the A4e ( http://www.mya4e.com ) team, Charlene was offered a job on the spot and will begin her new job on the 23rd September.
She said: “I felt down before coming to A4e, my confidence was low where I hadn’t been working.
“I am really happy. I had an interview and a job offer within 3 three days of starting at A4e. I now have a job that means I can gain new qualifications - everyone at A4e was friendly and really helpful.”
Employment Minister Chris Grayling said:
“This is a great example of how the Work Programme is starting to have a positive impact on the employment prospects of thousands across the region. The new Work Programme is revolutionary in the way it tailors support to jobseekers’ needs. People on out-of-work benefits who have previously been shunted from dole queue to training room to dole queue again will now finally be able to access tailored support.”
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