Emily Smith was looking for a job opportunity that would take her places. Now, thanks to support from our Foundations for Life Team, Emily’s career has taken off.
Emily, a 27-year-old Karbon Homes customer from Hexham, wasn’t happy with the job she was in and was looking for something completely different:
“I don’t like being in four walls. I wanted to be out and about.
“I saw the opportunity to join Ryanair’s Cabin Crew which really appealed to me, but there seemed to be so many hurdles and I wasn’t sure where to start.”
Emily’s mum found out about our Foundations for Life Team and their support from her Housing Officer Frank Peel and told Emily to get in touch to see if we could help.
“My Employment Advisor, Jenn was brilliant. It was like I was talking to a friend. Her positive encouragement helped me get over the hurdles. She helped find different options for studying aviation at college and open days I could attend.
“I did a six week intensive course in aviation where we studied things like safety and security and first aid. It felt overwhelming but the course really broke it down well and helped me through it. When the course finished, I had an automatic job offer with Ryanair where I could get training as I was doing the job.”
Foundations for Life Employment Advisor, Jenn Wilson is so proud of what Emily has achieved:
“I’m absolutely over the moon for Emily. Trying to start a new career can be daunting, especially if it involves learning an industry that is completely new to you. Sometimes you just need a little advice and support to help you find your confidence and that’s exactly what our Foundations for Life Team provides.
“Emily has done so well, from committing to the aviation course and her cabin crew training, to taking the big step to move away from home for the first time. I’m so pleased for her and thrilled that she now has her wings.”
Emily really appreciates the support that Jenn has given her and is excited to see where her career will take her:
“I feel more confident and settled now. I recently had my wing ceremony where I got my badge and certificate for completing my training and becoming part of the cabin crew. It’s really exciting,
“If I didn’t have Jenn, I don’t know how I would have done it.”.
Recently, Emily has supported another Karbon customer with high flying aspirations. Chloe, who was also referred to Jenn via Housing Officer, Frank Peel, wants to become cabin crew as well. Jenn arranged a video call between Emily and Chloe so that Chloe could get an insight into the industry and know what to expect.
Chloe said: "The meeting was highly beneficial. I was given information on daily life of cabin crew, the training process and what to expect from supervisors. It was great to discuss my thoughts and feelings with Emily and get direct feedback. This is really going to help with finding employment.
If you’re looking for advice and support with achieving your career goals, get in touch with our Foundations for Life Team to see how they can support you.
Emily Smith was looking for a job opportunity that would take her places. Now, thanks to support from our Foundations for Life Team, Emily’s career has taken off.
Emily, a 27-year-old Karbon Homes customer from Hexham, wasn’t happy with the job she was in and was looking for something completely different:
“I don’t like being in four walls. I wanted to be out and about.
“I saw the opportunity to join Ryanair’s Cabin Crew which really appealed to me, but there seemed to be so many hurdles and I wasn’t sure where to start.”
Emily’s mum found out about our Foundations for Life Team and their support from her Housing Officer Frank Peel and told Emily to get in touch to see if we could help.
“My Employment Advisor, Jenn was brilliant. It was like I was talking to a friend. Her positive encouragement helped me get over the hurdles. She helped find different options for studying aviation at college and open days I could attend.
“I did a six week intensive course in aviation where we studied things like safety and security and first aid. It felt overwhelming but the course really broke it down well and helped me through it. When the course finished, I had an automatic job offer with Ryanair where I could get training as I was doing the job.”
Foundations for Life Employment Advisor, Jenn Wilson is so proud of what Emily has achieved:
“I’m absolutely over the moon for Emily. Trying to start a new career can be daunting, especially if it involves learning an industry that is completely new to you. Sometimes you just need a little advice and support to help you find your confidence and that’s exactly what our Foundations for Life Team provides.
“Emily has done so well, from committing to the aviation course and her cabin crew training, to taking the big step to move away from home for the first time. I’m so pleased for her and thrilled that she now has her wings.”
Emily really appreciates the support that Jenn has given her and is excited to see where her career will take her:
“I feel more confident and settled now. I recently had my wing ceremony where I got my badge and certificate for completing my training and becoming part of the cabin crew. It’s really exciting,
“If I didn’t have Jenn, I don’t know how I would have done it.”.
Recently, Emily has supported another Karbon customer with high flying aspirations. Chloe, who was also referred to Jenn via Housing Officer, Frank Peel, wants to become cabin crew as well. Jenn arranged a video call between Emily and Chloe so that Chloe could get an insight into the industry and know what to expect.
Chloe said: "The meeting was highly beneficial. I was given information on daily life of cabin crew, the training process and what to expect from supervisors. It was great to discuss my thoughts and feelings with Emily and get direct feedback. This is really going to help with finding employment.
If you’re looking for advice and support with achieving your career goals, get in touch with our Foundations for Life Team to see how they can support you.
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