"Spear was fun as well as productive; whilst on Spear we visited Banner Advertising Agency and, at the end of the course, they offered me a job there. It’s almost too good to be true – I am now working as a Receptionist and getting experience in all the different advertising departments!"
Sophia Hutchings, Spear Graduate 2011, Administrator at Banner Corporation
"During Spear, they put me forward for a work trial at LA Fitness. As a result of that, I was offered a job as a Fitness Trainer and I am doing a Personal Training course with them too. If I hadn’t done Spear, I would never have got the job I’m in now and that’s had the biggest impact on my life for a very long time."
Nick Murray, Spear Graduate 2010, Fitness Trainer at LA Fitness
"I came to Spear feeling a bit stuck and they helped me find some volunteer work at a Homeless Shelter. This gave me a great reference and then I found full time work as a Care Worker. I feel really happy and I’m in a much better position now career-wise."
Byron Clarke, Spear Graduate 2010, Care Assistant
"Spear helped me grow in confidence because they encouraged me to speak up in the group. When they set me up with a work trial at Little Cherubs Nursery, I was more confident than I would have been because of Spear. They offered me a job there and I was so surprised, I couldn’t believe it! I now work as a Nursery Nurse and they are funding me to do my Nursery Nurse qualifications too."
Louise Turner, Spear Graduate 2008, Nursery Nurse, Little Cherubs Nursery
"Spear helped me develop a great CV and interview skills, and my communication skills really improved too. I know how to talk to an employer effectively now and when they showed me how to apply for jobs, I found work as a Painter and Decorator. I’m now able to support myself and live independently."
Marsel Gjoka, Spear Graduate 2010, Painter and Decorator
