Jobseeker Spotlight: Mitchell

Introducing Mitchell – the latest jobseeker to be featured on the ELITE Jobseeker Spotlight. The 25 year old from Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taff has been working at the Cynon Valley Museum since January 2018. Through ELITE and our Engage to Change project, Mitchell’s journey to employment has seen him develop greatly over the past…

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Jobseeker Spotlight: Josh

This time on the ELITE Jobseeker Spotlight, we are going Hollywood… well technically! We are shining the spotlight onto Josh who is currently working at Odeon Cinema in Cardiff Bay. With popcorn in hand, we had the chance to catch up with SES participant during his lunchbreak a few weeks ago! Josh was initially referred…

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Jobseeker Spotlight: Daniel

This time on the ELITE Jobseeker Spotlight, we had the chance to catch up with Daniel from Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan. Daniel, a 24-year-old young man, first came to ELITE in 2018 in order to find employment – after an initial meeting with our Employment Advisors, it was apparent that Daniel qualified for…

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Jobseeker Spotlight: Brad

Say hello to Brad! Brad is one of our Engage to Change participants in the Newport area of South Wales. After leaving education, Brad wanted to find employment but struggled to cope with his various disabilities. He was recommended to ELITE and met with our team out in East Wales. Brad, from Llyswerry in Newport,…

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Jobseeker Spotlight: Sam

It is time for another Jobseeker Spotlight from ELITE Supported Employment. Today, we are shining the light on our Engage to Change participant Sam who lives in Swansea. Sam, who is 24, is currently working at Costa Cwmdu after receiving support from both ELITE Supported Employment and Costa Coffee! His journey into employment started in…

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Jobseeker Spotlight: Bradley

In this edition of ELITE’s Jobseeker Spotlight, we catch up with recent Project SEARCH graduate Bradley. Bradley first came into contact with ELITE after he was accepted onto our Project SEARCH internship in Bridgend. Project SEARCH, a year-long internship as part of our Engage to Change project, sees interns hone their work skills and experience…

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Jobseeker Spotlight: Lydia

In our latest Jobseeker Spotlight, we are shining the light onto Lydia! Lydia is one of our Engage to Change participants who came to ELITE’s attention in late 2018. The 21-year-old based out of Port Talbot and Bridgend had struggled to find work since leaving education. Although she is a very capable young individual, Lydia…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Lorence

ELITE Supported Employment Volunteer

Lorence is one of our volunteers who assists the Project SEARCH section of our Engage to Change project! Achieving a degree in History from the University of Southampton back in 2013, Lorence began the application process for his PCGE in 2018 (with the aim of becoming a History teacher!) His desire to broaden his experience…

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