Success stories

Dumfries woman Julie Brachtvogel’s world fell apart after she was hit with redundancy – but now she’s back in work helping those who find...

Twenty-three-year-old Sophie McNicol from Ayr has started a dream career as a stained-glass artist after help from the Fair Start...

Richard gains a new lease of life and becomes a tech genius using his new skills to help young people in Aberdeen. Why Richard joined...

Lee was left feeling let down and made the decision to find a fulfilling job that would still give him the time he needed to share his...

The national lockdown created an opportunity for Kavita. She is back doing a job she loves – teaching, with the help and support from the...

Courtney secured a new job through the hidden job market and she is now thriving working in a job she’s always wanted. Why Courtney...

Mother of six finds herself searching for work after her husband’s business slows down due to the impact of COVID-19. Fair Start Scotland...

Clare was working in a role that was effecting her physical and mental health, she reached out to Fair Start Scotland and is now helping...

After years of peacekeeping, Kawsu moves to Scotland for a new life but struggled to settle in and find a job. With the help from Fair...

After facing constant rejection from employers, Craig reached out to Fair Start Scotland and finally secured a job that is perfect for...

Why Natalie joined Fair Start Scotland Natalie joined Fair Start Scotland as she wanted some help to get back into the job market and...

Why Melissa joined Fair Start Scotland? Melissa fell out of work after not being kept on following her probationary period at a call...

Why Gabriel* joined Fair Start Scotland? Gabriel joined Fair Start Scotland after he was made redundant due to COVID-19 prior to this he...

Why Amanda joined Fair Start Scotland? Amanda joined the service in October 2019 with an interest in care work and was successful in...

Why Steven joined Fair Start Scotland? Steven joined the service looking for help in finding sustainable employment in a cleaning role or...

Why Eilidh joined Fair Start Scotland? Eilidh, from Ayrshire joined Fair Start Scotland to gain some employability support to help her...

Lorna works as an engagement manager across South West Scotland, supporting Scottish Governments’ Fair Start Scotland service - a...

Why Jazmin joined Fair Start Scotland? Jazmin suffers with a genetic disorder called Kabuki syndrome which affects her muscle tone and...

Why Daniel joined Fair Start Scotland? Daniel was left feeling extremely stressed and anxious due to the effects of COVID-19. Daniel...

Employability specialist StartScotland has taken over the delivery of a service helping people across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire...