Your Stories
People are at the heart of everything we do at Seetec. We love sharing your stories and achievements and hope others may be inspired to join us for support.
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More than a career change
Read the story: More than a career changeAfter 24 years in health and social care and over a decade as a teacher, Irene made the brave decision to begin again and rebuild her life.
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Boarding a new future: Chantal’s cruise to confidence
Read the story: Boarding a new future: Chantal’s cruise to confidenceAfter 28 years out of paid work, most people would feel it’s too late to start again. Not Chantal.
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One workshop, big change: Emma’s success story
Read the story: One workshop, big change: Emma’s success storyHow one workshop helped Emma change careers and find her perfect fit.
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Road to recovery – Linda’s story
Read the story: Road to recovery – Linda’s storyAfter a 15 year battle with addiction, Linda’s made a brilliant recovery and Seetec has been supporting her to find her dream job.
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Tony – a story of determination and support
Read the story: Tony – a story of determination and supportFrom adversity to achievement, Tony overcomes personal challenges with support from Seetec to build a new career in security.
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Rachel’s 10-year battle and bold new start
Read the story: Rachel’s 10-year battle and bold new startAfter a 10-year battle, Rachel is thriving in her new role—read her inspiring story!
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Brooke in running for prestigious award
Read the story: Brooke in running for prestigious awardBrooke studied an apprenticeship with Seetec and now she’s one of the finalists in the running for the EveryWoman Apprentice Award.
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From war zone to hope; Oksana’s journey
Read the story: From war zone to hope; Oksana’s journeyWhen the war started in Ukraine, everything changed for Oksana. She moved to Bristol and that’s when Seetec stepped in to help her. Oksana shares her story this Refugee Week 2025.
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From signed-off to starting over: Cornish pensioner turns setback into stylish comeback
Read the story: From signed-off to starting over: Cornish pensioner turns setback into stylish comebackMeet Mo, a bold, brilliant and now business-owning pensioner from Cornwall, whose life took an unexpected turn when a physical injury and ongoing mental health challenges brought her 40-year catering career to a halt.
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Breaking Records and Barriers to Work: Riley Snookers Life’s Challenges
Read the story: Breaking Records and Barriers to Work: Riley Snookers Life’s ChallengesYoung snooker prodigy, Riley, a treble winning Cuestars champion, has been supported by Seetec to overcome his barriers to work
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Bournemouth Restart Scheme helps Becky to her first paid job
Read the story: Bournemouth Restart Scheme helps Becky to her first paid job“I can finally buy a handbag – and I earned it thanks to the Bournemouth Restart Scheme.” For 39-year-old Becky from Bournemouth, getting her first paid job wasn’t just about earning money.
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Michael cruises into security sector with Restart Scheme
Read the story: Michael cruises into security sector with Restart SchemeMichael is a keen and committed motorcyclist and a motorbike ride into Europe has long been on his bucket list. Thanks to Seetec and the Restart Scheme, it’s now looking more likely!
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