{"id":2432,"date":"2019-04-29T15:23:04","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T15:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cxk.org\/?post_type=case-studies&p=2432"},"modified":"2022-05-19T10:13:58","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T10:13:58","slug":"case-studies-garys-story","status":"publish","type":"case-studies","link":"https:\/\/www.cxk.org\/case-studies\/case-studies-garys-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Gary’s Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"teenagerBefore I joined the Prince\u2019s Trust Team programme I was living in Dover and things weren\u2019t good. My life was at a low point, so I left and went to live with my auntie. I was unemployed, and I\u2019d been looking for work, but wasn\u2019t trying very hard. I got put in contact with CXK who introduced me to the Prince\u2019s Trust Team programme, and they accepted me on the next Ashford programme.<\/p>\n

It was daunting starting the programme. I didn\u2019t know what to expect but it was an amazing experience. One of the best parts was the residential. The group all bonded really quickly and supported each other, and we really enjoyed the activities. While I was there, I decided that I\u2019d really like to do the same kind of job as the instructors, so I asked one of them how I could get into it. He gave me the contact details of all the sites they have across the country, and suggested I approach them for work experience.<\/p>\n

I got in touch with the Kingswood site in Ashford and arranged two weeks\u2019 work experience during the programme. It went really well and when my team leader visited me during the work experience to see how it was going, they told her I was the best work experience person they\u2019d ever had! When my work experience ended, they offered me an apprenticeship. I start in August, once I\u2019ve turned 18, and it\u2019ll take me a year to qualify as an Outdoor Activity Instructor.<\/p>\n

“The programme has changed me. I\u2019ve come such a long way with my confidence and my speaking. Before the programme, I couldn\u2019t even make eye contact with anyone.”<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Now, I know what I want to do, I have confidence, and I have an apprenticeship opportunity. None of that would have happened if I hadn\u2019t done the programme.<\/p>\n

If I had to give someone who is considering the programme any advice, I would say do it. It opens up so many opportunities for young people. Look at what it\u2019s done for me.<\/p>\n

At CXK we\u2019re proud to provide training courses, development programmes and emotional support, advice and guidance which help young people to develop the skills and confidence to take their next steps in life.<\/em><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for careers advice, want to develop your confidence, are looking to improve your Maths and English skills, or aren\u2019t in education or employment and unsure what to do next; our services can provide you with the essential skills and confidence you need to ensure you\u2019re in the best position to move forwards. For further details on the services we offer, visit our Services<\/a> page.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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