Simon’s journey with Positive People helped “give me the push in life I needed” to start his own micro-provider business providing a handyman and gardening service. After being made redundant from a footwear factory, he moved into the building trade, gaining...
David first joined Positive People specifically to develop his digital skills. After years of fumbling around on his phone and tablet here and there, he knew he needed to get on board with technology to even consider re‐entering the job market. Unbeknownst to David,...
David, 60, from Taunton knew where his passion was but felt unsure what steps he needed to take. He’s told us how the team in Somerset helped him in the right direction. “After going to college and getting a HND in Business Studies I discovered I really...
“I’m so proud to be able to help genuine people work towards or achieve their aspirations. Working from home has been a challenge, as I felt one of my strengths was the personal face to face social approach. I worried whether the clients would value the service...
Annie, 58, from Minehead wanted to gain more confidence with using technology. She explains how she got there and how it’s helped during the lockdown! “I left school aged 15 with no qualications. My employment for the past 40 years has been hard physical...
‘Our inspiring women’ campaign aims to inspire and empower women from all walks of life. Every woman may have faced prejudice, personal challenges and barriers over the years, and it’s important to celebrate our achievements and build each other up! Once a month for...
“Making my family proud” – Simon’s story16th July 2020
