Your stories
Former and Current clients share their inspiring stories of successfully finding and sustaining work with our Employment Specialists. Read on for the latest.
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Support every step of the way to flourish at work
Rebecca had been experiencing some mental health challenges before being referred to Twining, where she met Debra, her dedicated Employment Specialist. Debra supported Rebecca to find work experience and training courses in her two chosen fields – animal Read more
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Working with Twining to keep dreams of becoming a trainee tailor alive
Mickayla’s dreams of becoming a tailor in the theatre industry seemed like they were lost when the pandemic hit in March 2020. However, with the support of Twining, Mickayla looked for work experience in the midst of a pandemic whilst considering further Read more
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From deep depression following Covid-19 loss to healing through work
Meet Laila, who was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, losing her husband and then sinking into depression. However, with the support of Twining and Smart Work, she is now healing through her work as a care assistant in her community. Read Laila’s story Read more
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A single mum struggling to job search finds a job with a future!
As a single mum Amy found it hard to even look for work whilst caring for her young child, let alone find a secure and sustainable job. When she was referred to Twining she found she finally had someone “in her corner” who provided emotional support, Read more
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From social anxiety to finding it a “pleasure” to talk in new job
Pauline battled with social anxiety to the point she would do her shopping at night time to avoid coming into contact with other people… but when she reached out to receive support from counselling and Twining, she found a job she loves Read more
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Recovering from physical trauma to find work in an industry you love
After a motorcycle accident in 2019 Andres was left with a lot of physical health challenges and a long recovery period which meant he was out of work for over a year… this also had a negative impact on his mental health… Read more
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Overcoming depression and using new skills to land the perfect job
Preeti overcame one of the toughest times of her life, living with deep depression, and found her ideal job with the help and support of our Employment Specialist… she tells us her story in her own words… Read more
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Jacinda leaves the resentment behind, forgives and moves forward
Jacinda overcame a lack of confidence, low self-esteem, stress and a lack of support, with the help of her Employment Specialist at Twining Enterprise… she tells us her powerful story in her own words… Read more
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Developing confidence in the search for work
Meet Samar, who has developed independent job searching skills and seen his confidence grow… Read more
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Growing in strength and finding a job!
Jesse came to Twining Enterprise looking for help to find and sustain a job, whilst struggling with her mental health… she tells us her story in her own words… Read more
