TECHWELL + ESOL

“I did the TECHWELL Employability Programme, and through that, I applied for a voluntary finance role with MEaP to brush up on my experience. It was a great way to practice applying and doing a real interview – and I was so happy when I got the role!
I volunteered for two weeks, which really helped build my confidence. Then my advisor from the Ingeus Restart Programme showed me a Junior Accountant role. I thought I’d just apply for the experience, but within a week they invited me for an interview – and then offered me the job!
I didn’t think it would all happen so fast, or that I’d find an accounting role that fits around my young family. I start on Monday and I’m so excited.
I just want to say a big thank you to the team at MEaP for all the support with my CV and interview prep. It made such a difference – I’m really grateful and will definitely stay in touch.”

Over the internship, I have developed my skills surrounding research and developing a research project. MEaP has been really helpful with my project with my advisor guiding me in the right direction to complete a good project. Overall I really enjoyed working with everyone at MEaP and I hope my project is useful to them for the future.

I recently completed my nutrition placement, where I was taught a range of new skills that have strengthened my confidence and understanding of the field. The staff were genuinely lovely, and Christina and Manuella guided me throughout the entire experience they were ideal mentors who supported me with patience and encouragement. We had weekly meetings that helped me stay on track, and they were always understanding of my needs and questions. The placement provided valuable hands‑on experience, and I truly enjoyed every part of it. Overall, it was meaningful, beneficial, and had a positive impact on my learning and development.

MEaP was super accommodating and answered any questions in full detail. The organisers… made me feel comfortable… I also liked the task assigned to me, and liked the wide range of choices provided for the report.

“Manuella was a great help with improving my CV and giving detailed feedback and career suggestions… just this one session improved my confidence and IT skills, and suggestions about digital marketing, especially considering the industry trends around AI…. Since attending this course I have had a lot of success with responses to my applications, I’ve interviewed for a BBC apprenticeship and a DWP Job Coach role”

The learning sessions… gave a deep insight into the possibilities available to me as a professional. . Very confident, positive and hopeful now..

i found the techwell course very helpful. it opened my eyes to a field i had grown up with but didn’t necessarily understand.”

I am very pleased with all that I achieved on this course. I am very grateful for all the insights gained and the directions I was taken in, which I wouldn’t have achieved without participating in this course.

The IT training has improved my personal development, enhancing some technical skills… boosted confidence… in the long run, I’m committed to invest more time in my education.