Case studies
Amanullah’s Journey to Employment with the Refugee Employability Programme
The Refugee Employability Programme (REP) aims to help refugees across Yorkshire and the Humber into sustained employment through individually tailored support. Find out how it set Amanullah on the path to a new career.
How Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care Helped Lee Find the Right Internship
Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (WWIPSPC) aims to help Greater Manchester residents with physical and/or mental health disabilities into – or back into – sustained employment. Find out how it helped Lee overcome his anxiety to find the ideal internship.
Recovery Works: Just Ask Yvonne
Recovery Works supports thousands of people each year in the North of England, helping them recover from substance dependency and take steps towards rebuilding their confidence, skills, and employment prospects. Yvonne is one of those who has benefited from such support.
IPES Helps Tom Land His Dream Job
Intensive Personalised Employment Support (IPES) helps people with complex needs find and stay in employment. Find out how IPES helped Tom secure his ideal job.
Working Well: Independent Placement and Support in Primary Care Helps Debbie Into Work
Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (WWIPSPC) aims to help Greater Manchester residents with physical and/or mental health disabilities into – or back into – sustained employment. Find out how it helped Debbie overcome complex barriers and find a job.
Andy’s Story: “The Employment Legal Advice Service Gave Me Confidence”
Find out how the Employment Legal Advice service helped Andy access legal support and bring his case to a tribunal after being dismissed from his job.
Helping People in Prison Manage Their Finances
A new programme delivered by the Growth Company is successfully helping people manage their money across prisons in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Our Pass Benefits Young People and Local Businesses Across Greater Manchester
A travel and discount scheme for 16-18-year-olds in Greater Manchester is benefitting businesses across the region.
Kick The Stigma Uses Football to Help People on Probation
A Growth Company programme that matches people on probation with EFL and Premier League football clubs has had a positive impact on many participants’ mental and physical health.
Adeel’s Journey: Putting Lived Experience at the Heart of the Refugee Employability Programme
To mark International Migrants Day, we spoke to Adeel, a Refugee Employability Programme (REP) employment advisor who draws on his own lived experience to help participants across Yorkshire and the Humber.
Aspire Recruitment Helps Bruntwood Find and Train the Right Candidates – Like Ian
Aspire Recruitment has worked with Unify by Bruntwood since December 2022 to help them find and train the right candidates for facilities management roles. 13 people enrolled on a bespoke course, of which 10, including Ian, went on to secure permanent contracts with Unify.
How Supported Employment is Helping Salford Residents and Employers Fulfil their Potential
Commissioned by Salford City Council and delivered by GC, the Salford Supported Employment Service aims to make it easier for people in the borough with learning disabilities or autism to find a job by connecting them with inclusive, supportive employers such as Jigsaw Facilities Ltd.