Real stories

We’re thrilled to share a story from Carly, a past participant from South Tyneside. Carly was part of our programme in 2018 but today, she works at South Tyneside Adult Recovery Services. Two years ago, I decided…

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2019 has been quite the year for Moving On Tyne & Wear. When we launched this programme in 2017, December 2019 was scheduled to be our end. However, earlier this year, we were able to secure additional funding through…

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Jeff joined Moving On Tyne & Wear (MOTW) after being unemployed for a couple of years. He worked as a Computer Programmer in previous years but left his job to care for his elderly parents. Being a full-time carer, coupled…

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On Wednesday 25th September, we hosted our first employer networking breakfast. The event was a great opportunity for attendees to get a refresher about Moving On Tyne & Wears’s offer for local businesses. Moreover, we wanted the event…

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At Moving On Tyne & Wear (MOTW), our employment support isn’t a rushed process. For many, the journey towards employment is hard work. A large number of our participants have unique health needs which need to be managed in new…

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Back in February 2019, we shared Lee Porter’s story about his journey towards a STEM career. At that point, Lee had been part of Moving On Tyne & Wear (MOTW) for a little while and had just finished…

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We’re pleased to share another guest blog post from one of our trusted employers, Frank Recruitment Group. The organisation is the parent company of several successful technology recruitment brands. This piece was written by James McDonagh, Director of EMEA…

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This story comes directly from our participant, Chris. Chris is deaf and has battled with mental health problems over the last few years. This is his story, shared in his words. I received a BA degree in Interior Architecture…

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We’re thrilled to announce Moving On Tyne & Wear (MOTW) has been extended. Originally scheduled to operate until September 2019, The National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund have granted MOTW additional funds to allow operation…

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Mark has been out of work for five years due to mental health issues including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and Adjustment Disorder. He was in the Armed Forces until he was 26 years old. Complex mental health has meant Mark has…

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