Success stories

Leslie, moved from job to job after a serious injury but he couldn’t find a role that suited his needs. Why did Leslie join Fair Start Scotland? Leslie worke...

I’m sure like others you have many concerns and are feeling quite anxious at what is a difficult time for most of us. The impact is Coronavirus is affecting ...

Simon was referred to Fair Start Scotland by his local Jobcentre Plus in Dunfermline after being unemployed for a long period of time. Why did Simon join Fai...

Gayle joined the Fair Start Scotland service after being unemployed since 2013 and she was provided an outstanding experience from the Momentum team. Why did...

Terry spiralled into a bad situation after his business partners left him struggling mentally and financially. Why did Terry join Fair Start Scotland? Terry ...

Sarah wanted to become more independent in her professional and personal life, but her lack of self-confidence was holding her back. Why did Sarah join Fair ...

Simon had been a carer for is mother for several years and during this time he was unable to find a job that provided him the flexibility he needed. Even tho...

Dylan felt held back from going for his dream job in retail and he needed help from Fair Start Scotland to become more confident. Why did Dylan join Fair Sta...

Douglas has been living with Autism and found it hard to understand the process of getting a job but he connected with Colm from the Edinburgh office to beco...

Heather was working as a teacher in a school in Germany, but her health deteriorated, and she was forced to come back home to Ayrshire to be closer to her fa...

Leah’s anxiety and nerves held her back from working in the field of her dreams. Why Leah joined Fair Start Scotland Leah arrived to the Fair Start Scotland ...

Gemma, is a single mother who had never been in paid work. She had experience working in volunteering roles, but she needed security for her family. Why Gemm...

Tamzin, 17 years old builds her confidence within months of being joining Fair Start Scotland. Why Tamzin joined Fair Start Scotland Tamzin signed up to the ...

Janet had spent years looking after her young sons and daughter, she felt disconnected from what she wanted to do in her career.

Why Heather joined Fair Start Scotland Heather was unemployed for over 10 years due to health and mobility problems. She suffered from Fibromyalgia which cau...

William worked for a number of years as a baker’s assistant and as a kitchen porter but he found himself unexpectedly unemployed. William didn't feel comfort...

James from Govan learns to manage his temper and build his skills with help and support from Fair Start Scotland.

Dawid joined the Fair Start Scotland service to re-build his life after a life changing biking accident which left him learning how to walk

A Theatre and Arts enthusiast from Musselburgh looks to get into employment using his passion in IT. Why Simon joined the Fair Start Scotland service Simon h...

‘’I would highly recommend joining StartScotland as without them I would still be looking for a job.”