Amira took part in our adults programme, and found an opportunity for a fresh start
Amira is a refugee in her mid-twenties who has been living in the UK for 14 months. She arrived in the UK during a particularly turbulent time.
“We arrived and 2 months later everything was locked down because of COVID-19 so we haven’t had many opportunities since being here.”
COVID-19 has seen many industries suffer and workplaces close their doors for good, restricting opportunities for a lot of job-seekers. For refugees in particular, the employment rate dropped to 40% in 2020.
Refugees can face a variety of barriers when accessing employment, such as language, CV gaps, work experience, a lack of social networks and social stigmas. Our Southend programme aims to break down these barriers, to help anyone to access a rewarding career in healthcare.
“When I applied to join Generation Medics, I didn’t realise it would be as good as it is. There is so much information and so much advice available.”Â
“I enjoy using it because it’s not like other websites – it’s easy to use, there’s a lot to do and it’s fun!”.
Amira has spent hours completing e-courses, reading blogs and taking part in activities that have further cemented her interest in nursing and we’re helping her to create an action plan so that she can reach her goal and fulfil her potential as a fantastic healthcare professional!
*For safety Amira’s name has been changed for this case study
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From there, we gathered momentum, visiting schools and colleges to share our experiences and tips about this demanding yet rewarding career path.
Alongside this, we lobbied and championed widening access at the university and employer level. We have co-produced our programmes with the support of the people we support, they identified a need for unbiased up-to-date information to be made accessible to people from all backgrounds.
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