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Recognising a successful former jobseeker who has surpassed expectations in overcoming barriers to work. The winner will be a positive role model, now flourishing in work, who has benefited from provider services to overcome significant personal and/or social barriers to enter and maintain employment.
Our sponsor says: “Fedcap believes that inspiring confidence in people is the key to helping them progress into sustainable work. And those people, in turn, inspire others. The finalists in this category never fail to inspire us and this year is no exception. We’re delighted to sponsor the Achiever of the Year Award which highlights truly exceptional journeys that people go on to achieve success and we look forward to sharing their stories at this year’s awards ceremony.”
Gary Swan – nominated by Routes To Work Ltd
Gary was supported by employability and skills charity Routes To Work after experiencing a life-altering brain injury. He needed employability support and counselling to move forward. With his experience in hospitality, Gary secured a job he loves – welcoming and seating the customers in a restaurant.
Fedcap is a not-for-profit organisation which is on a mission to improve people’s economic wellbeing. Founded in the US, and with 90 years’ experience of improving the lives of those who are socially disadvantaged, we put people at the centre of everything we do, inspiring confidence in them to believe in themselves. What’s different about us is that we put health and wellbeing at the core of our service delivery, committing to good work as part of a healthy life. We deliver employability solutions, health services and community projects across the UK in partnership with like-minded organisations and stakeholders.
