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Building confidence and moving into work
A young person with no work experience and major barriers joined Working North Ayrshire. Personalised support, training and volunteering built confidence, leading to a work trial and permanent job.
01 January 1970
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Building confidence and moving into work
A young person with no work experience and major barriers joined Working North Ayrshire. Personalised support, training and volunteering built confidence, leading to a work trial and permanent job.
01 January 1970
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Young achiever of the year
Living with cerebral palsy, Ben secured employment through determination and resilience. With the right support, he grew in confidence and showed what’s possible through positivity and perseverance.
01 January 1970
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Young achiever of the year
Living with cerebral palsy, Ben secured employment through determination and resilience. With the right support, he grew in confidence and showed what’s possible through positivity and perseverance.
01 January 1970
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Launch Your Welding Career with ASIF Ignite
ASIF Ignite Welding Skills 2 offers hands‑on welder training, industry‑recognised qualifications and real work experience with J & D Pierce, with the chance to move straight into work as a coded welder.
08 April 2026
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Launch Your Welding Career with ASIF Ignite
ASIF Ignite Welding Skills 2 offers hands‑on welder training, industry‑recognised qualifications and real work experience with J & D Pierce, with the chance to move straight into work as a coded welder.
08 April 2026
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Liam's Story with Street League.
Liam left school at 16 with little work experience. Through employability support, he built his confidence, developed workplace skills, and secured a job with Nando’s, where he is now thriving as a valued team member.
Success Stories
Owen's Story with Equal.
From overcoming anxiety to securing a banking apprenticeship, Owen's journey proves that with determination, support, and self-belief, new opportunities can become life-changing successes.
Success Stories
Chloe's Journey as a Modern Apprentice.
From apprentice to Housing Assistant, Chloe's journey shows what can be achieved with determination, workplace learning and the right support. Her success highlights the opportunities available through Working North Ayrshire.
Success Stories
The Impact of Skills for Life.
Skills for Life helps North Ayrshire parents gain qualifications, work experience and tailored support to move into and sustain employment. The programme boosts family incomes, tackles child poverty and creates brighter futures for families.
Success Stories
Brianna's Story with Equal.
After accessing support through Working North Ayrshire, Brianna gained valuable work experience which helped her secure a Modern Apprenticeship within the North Ayrshire Council Housing team.
Success Stories
Harriet secures employment after apprenticeship.
After completing her Business and Administration Apprenticeship with North Ayrshire Council, Harriet successfully secured a role as an Accounts Administrator. Her resilience, determination and employability support helped her achieve her career goal.
Success Stories