Success stories

Cheryl was unemployed for eight years before seeking help from StartScotland and has now successfully secured a new role as a housekeeper.

Ruairidh has come leaps and bounds since starting role at McDonalds. He was awarded Employee Of The Month for his outstanding work every day

After spending a long period of time caring for her father, Amy was ready to move back into employment and successfully secured a part-time

A Dumfries woman has secured her first paid job in over 20 years thanks to the support of StartScotland. Deborah Currie, 55, appreciated...

Fife man, Ross Henderson, is back in work after a year unemployed. He couldn't be more complimentary about the service he received. Why...

Iain McIlwraith from Ayrshire is back in work and enjoying a career change at 57 years old thanks to the support of StartScotland. Why...

A 19 year old man from Kilmarnock, Scott Stirrat, has secured his first full-time job thanks to the support of StartScotland. Why Scott...

A single mother from Kilmarnock, Claire McQueen, who has struggled with mental health issues and unemployment for years, has set up her...

West Lothian woman, 55, who had to quit her job for health reasons is well on her way back to the workplace after receiving our...

East Ayrshire woman, 25, who has previously faced discrimination in the recruitment process, has all but overcome her confidence issues...

North Ayrshire man, Joseph Smyth, 46, had to prematurely end his career as a jobbing joiner due to injury.

Nicola Byron, 29 from North Ayrshire, joined the Fair Start Scotland service as she struggled with finding work as a single parent...

Jamie suffered a brain injury at age seven, from which he's never fully recovered. Inspired by the care he received from hospital staff...

“Because of Momentum my life has changed completely and it feels amazing” Ginny, Fair Start Scotland participant, Borders Why Ginny...

Candice from North Ayrshire proves that anyone can overcome barriers no matter what they may be. She has successfully secured a job...

“Now I have a job it’s like night and day. I feel better than I have in years. I have a reason to smile when I wake up now. It’s a...

“To say Wise Group has helped is an understatement. I am now employed with the help of Wise Group, the people are continuing to help me...

Victoria from East Lothian is back in work thanks to the help and support she’s received through Fair Start Scotland service. Why did you...

“I am enjoying the job at McDonald’s. The managers at McDonalds are supportive and it is a great company to work for. I cannot thank the...

A young man from near Edinburgh is in paid work for the first time in his life after help from a group of employment specialists. David*,...