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
Success stories
Meet the people who’ve been helped by our volunteer programmes
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
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
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
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
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