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SPOTLIGHT An asset to the team! Frazer had been unemployed for five years and struggled with depression and low confidence, but that all changed with the Skills for Employment programme. With limited work experience and qualifications on his CV he couldn’t see a way back into employment, until The Work Company told him about work placement opportunities with One Manchester being offered as part of the Skills for Employment programme. Frazer completed an eight-week placement with our Assets and Growth team, who have now taken him on as a technical administrator. “It’s a tough life being unemployed for so long. You don’t have the confidence to begin with and then being out of work makes your confidence even worse and people don’t want to employ you because you’re not confident, so it’s a vicious circle.” “I didn’t see myself being able to get work through normal means – my CV didn’t look great because of the lack of experience and qualifications, I couldn’t prove to anyone I could do the job - so getting a work placement gave me a chance to put something on my CV. It was a great chance for me to get experience in the field I actually wanted to work in. Going into the role I felt like I was being handed an opportunity, so I was definitely doing my best to make sure I didn’t let them down. I think that really helped build the work relationships up because they could see that I had a positive work ethic and my manager particularly came to rely on me knowing certain things very quickly and it helped my confidence. They taught me lots of things and it felt very much like a team, all working to a larger goal. Before the placement, it’s no secret that I struggled quite severely from depression. When you’re not in work it’s very difficult to stick to a sleeping pattern and I didn’t see much daylight which didn’t help. Things like getting up, showering, going outside, anything was quite the ordeal. Now I don’t mind going outside any more, meeting up with other people, I have the confidence to do new things, and a regular salary has put my mind at ease 10-fold. One Manchester’s really helped because it feels very genuine. I like it here. It feels more like a family and I’d like to continue to be a part of that.” Asset manager and Frazer’s line manager, Jacqui Saw, is proud to have watched Frazer develop: “When Frazer first joined us he was a very quiet, shy person with little confidence. Through training, coaching and encouragement he has evolved into a confident, self-motivated person, not afraid to ask for help, liaise with other members of staff and also take the lead in projects. He is now an invaluable member of the team, always happy to help and always has a smile on his face.” For more information about work placements email our team at onefuture@onemanchester.co.uk. 22 @onemcr
A purr-fect business When Nazima Kheratkar went to her first Women in Business class, all she had was an idea and passion to succeed. COVER STORY Just over a year after completing the course, she has opened the doors to her very own business. The former teacher runs Chorlton-based FurCats, a shop which focuses on promoting healthy food and activities for our feline friends. “I’d been looking to set a business up for my cat shop. I’d found a course online and it was a bit overwhelming so I attended an event in Levenshulme, but still didn’t get the practical advice I needed. Then, Jenny from Women in Business told me about a course she runs...” The Women in Business course takes place throughout the year at East Hub in Gorton and The Place in Fallowfield. Nazima believes that without the support in these classes, setting up in business would have been much more challenging. “...One of the best tips I got from the course was that irrespective of your idea, you have to be passionate about it, even if people don’t have the same belief as you do. Jenny was an amazing teacher and the group was so friendly. For more details about Women in Business courses call Jenny on 07984 872325 or email jenny@theenterprisebridge.co.uk. one life Are you creatively crafty or culinary? Would you like to start your own retail business, or have you already set-up? Your business could follow in the footsteps of huge retailers like Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Matalan who all started life on a market stall. In conjunction with Prosper Associates, we are offering free training so you can become a new market stall trader or trade online. There is also a fantastic opportunity to access a small start-up grant too, based on eligibility and completion of the whole programme. What you will get Awareness of the skills needed as a market trader or online retailer Practical ideas one and action money points Guidance of the rules and regulations to help support your business • All equipment and materials will be provided Discuss your ideas and find out more about the training at our open day on Wednesday 1 November 10am - 1pm The Place at Platt Lane, Fallowfield, M14 7FB ure one venture Call Wayne on 0161 227 1294 or email wayne.wilson@onemanchester.co.uk 0330 355 1002 23
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