by Saida Mahamed | Dec 20, 2022 | Front Page News, Posts, Success Stories
Aziza completed the ACE workshop in September of this year and has since secured a role with a financial management consultancy firm. Here’s what she had to say: “My name is Aziza. Prior to Making The Leap, I was struggling to make headway with my applications. I got...
by Saida Mahamed | Aug 31, 2022 | Front Page News, News & Blog
When it comes to job hunting, attending career fairs is an extremely useful way to navigate the market. They are an excellent (and usually free) way to meet employers from a range of industries and learn more about the opportunities they have available. ...
by Saida Mahamed | Feb 10, 2021 | Front Page News, News & Blog, Posts
This week is National Apprenticeship Week 2021, and it is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate and showcase the great things that an apprenticeship can offer. In recent years, apprenticeships have started to become more mainstream as organisations clearly recognise...
by Saida Mahamed | Jan 1, 2021 | Front Page News, Success Stories
I took part in the 3-week ACE workshop back in 2018. I had been struggling to secure a long-term job for almost 3 years, going between short-term placements and doing temp work in the meantime. A friend of mine referred me to the annual Social Mobility Careers Fair...
by Saida Mahamed | Oct 28, 2020 | Front Page News, News & Blog
On the 14th and 15th of October, we held our seventh annual Social Mobility Careers Fair, which this year took place virtually. The new layout, where employers got to present their organisations to the young people who attended the event, provided...
by Saida Mahamed | Oct 21, 2020 | Front Page News, News & Blog, Posts
Here at Making The Leap, we understand the significant and invaluable relationships we have with our Corporate Partners, and we are always keen to hear about their personal experiences with us. We have reached out to Kingfisher PLC, an organisation that has supported...
