When we first met him, Toafa had been housed in temporary accommodation through a youth homelessness service for around 8… Read more
There used to be so many basic jobs, that finding your first job without work experience wasn’t hard. And, critically,… Read more
Upon arrival she attended a few English classes aiming to improve her English communication skills, but wasn’t able to find… Read more
"When I met Anne, they were feeling very anxious about the little employment they were getting and had felt anxious and fearful about going to work... Read more
The award is part of a global program, recognizing entrepreneurial achievement by individuals and companies. EY look for vision, leadership… Read more
What We Learned from My First Job 1.0
29 Aug 19
How can we support young people to gain the skills necessary and opportunities needed to secure and maintain employment? My First Job group investigates... Read more
The Case for My First Job 2.0
29 Aug 19
The trend unemployment rate for 15-24 year olds has consistently been double that of the unemployment rate for people of… Read more
SYC has innovated throughout our history by identifying a social need, exploring solutions, designing programs to test our ideas, measuring… Read more
He was living in insecure housing and lacked self-confidence. Juan and his Coach would meet weekly in a local Spanish… Read more
Finding a job that lasts isn’t always a straight forward process, but with the right support and perseverance, it can be done. SYC Employment Services. Read more