Employment coaching: Jack’s story
Our young people programme builds skills and confidence to help young people lead successful adult lives.
Jack was living in our Young People’s supported accommodation.
Jack met up with our Alabaré Academy Employability Coach, hoping to be able to find employment and have a stable income. Together they focused on the areas where Jack felt least confident, including his numeracy and literacy and some of his problem-solving skills. Over time they met regularly, and Jack felt ready to start actively looking for employment.
Building the skills for employment
Through regular sessions, Jack gained the confidence to start actively looking for employment. With the help of his coach, he learned how to craft a professional CV and the best strategies for searching for jobs online through search engines and job websites. These essential skills gave Jack the tools he needed to present himself effectively to potential employers.
Securing employment
Jack applied for several positions, and his hard work paid off when he secured a job on a construction site. Alabaré continued to support Jack by helping him purchase the necessary PPE clothing to start his new role, ensuring he was fully prepared for his new employment opportunity.
“The service provided by my coach was great. I now have a CV and a covering letter. I did not know much about covering letters before,” said Jack.
Impact of employment support
Jack’s story is a testament to the difference employment support can make to young people looking to gain independence. With the help of Alabaré, Jack successfully navigated the job market and found a fulfilling career path, giving him the tools he needed for future success.
Find out more about the Young People housing service
At Alabaré, our young people housing supports young adults experiencing homelessness in Andover, Hampshire, and across Wiltshire. If you are in Hampshire or Wiltshire and are aged 16-21 years old, are either homeless or facing homelessness, are leaving local authority care, or are a young unaccompanied asylum seeker, then we may be able to help. Make a referral.
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