Success stories

Margaret is a full-time carer for her grandchild. StartScotland assisted her to find a flexible role, and even helped her to apply for a...

Fraser has a learning disability and joined the service hoping to become more independent. Fair Start Scotland’s participation in DuoDay...

John felt that his age was a barrier to work. After numerous job applications and repeated rejections, he felt demoralised. Fair Start...

Fair Start Scotland helped Justin to realise his transferable skills, and he has since moved into his very own flat and found employment...

After losing his job as a stage crew member due to the pandemic, Fair Start Scotland gifted Stephen a device to apply for jobs at home,...

The pandemic created opportunities for Jack by investing his time in access training to develop his knowledge in the oil and gas...

Fair Start Scotland helped Shelly-Ann find employment giving her the courage to start her own company – which went on to win a...

David joined our programme to find a full-time job so he would be able to buy his flat. Fair Start Scotland helped David find a new role...

After facing redundancy, Kevin reached out for expert help. Fair Start Scotland helped Kevin get back into the sector he loves and back...

Fiona had all the skills and qualifications needed for a new job but struggled to find work. With the help from Fair Start Scotland she...

After finding a renewed sense of self-confidence with the help of StartScotland, Ernest discovers a passion for driving and couldn’t be...

Eilidh from our Health and Wellbeing team worked with *Susie to help her cope with her anxiety through one to one sessions and workshops...

Newly single mother of two rebuilds her life and gains stability for her young children. She is now working in a job doing what she loves...

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...