Isobel, Steps Ahead mentee
Isobel’s journey on Steps Ahead started when she lost her job in TV and film production due to the pandemic, but led to her starting her own successful business
Success stories
Meet the people who’ve been helped by our volunteer programmes
Luke, Steps Ahead mentee
Luke was trying to break into the gaming industry when he signed up for Steps Ahead. He tells us how his mentor supported him to secure a role and kickstart his career
Ellie, Steps Ahead mentee
Ellie tells us about job-hunting as a graduate during the pandemic, and how Steps Ahead helped her to pursue her passion as well as secure interesting work where she’s able to incorporate it
Raj, HR Manager at Steps to Work and mentee on charity HR mentoring programme
Raj talks about how valuable her mentoring experience was during a crucial time for employment charity Steps to Work, after the pandemic hit
Shirley, mentee and parent returner, Steps Ahead Mentoring
Shirley shares her experience of working with Liz, her mentor, and how she helped steer her in the right direction towards a flexible career which works for her family life
Tatia, mentee and parent returner, Steps Ahead Mentoring
After taking five years away from the workplace to care for her children, Tatia wanted guidance on switching from being a full-time mum to getting stuck back into her successful career
Kirsty, mentee and parent returner, Steps Ahead Mentoring
Kirsty didn’t know whether she wanted to return to the same sector after caring for her children full-time for eight years. She tells us how her mentor helped her find her new career-path and carved out space for her to reflect
Caroline, mentee and parent returner, Steps Ahead Mentoring
Caroline tells us about the impact her Steps Ahead experience had on helping her to land a job – and now her career is going from strength to strength
Amanda, mentee and parent returner, Steps Ahead Mentoring
Amanda’s employer went into administration during the pandemic, whilst she was on maternity leave. She tells us about the vital support she received from her mentor, Dorothy, and how they worked together to establish what was right for her
Melanie, mentee, Steps Ahead Mentoring
Melanie shares her inspiring story of being mentored back into work, after a three-year career break due to caring responsibilities
Meet our volunteers
Hear from some of our amazing volunteers as they share their experiences
Steps Ahead Mentoring
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