Enoch, Breaking Barriers graduate

Enoch joined the Breaking Barriers programme after being referred by a
community support worker. They noted that they felt Enoch would benefit from joining the cohort to develop his communication and social skills.

At the beginning of Enoch’s Breaking Barriers journey, he was hesitant to interact with the other young people in the group. However, after week two, Enoch settled into the group and formed close friendships with his peers. Enoch’s confidence grew week-to-week, where
he truly found his voice.

Enoch is now looking forward to exploring a career in gardening. The programme allowed Enoch to gain clarity in his career path and map
out a vision for his future; testament to the strength of the programme demonstrating how young people can flourish in the right
environments, with the right support.

With only 8.6% of school leavers who have a learning disability going onto university, Enoch is breaking the mould with the support of our partners and his support network.

I never thought I would ever get a chance to go to university, but Breaking Barriers gave me that opportunity as part of an inclusive and
supportive community. I learned things that I never knew before - including about myself and my potential - and the support
from Enable and ScottishPower was tailored to make sure I achieved the best I could.

Today I have a paid job with Enable, doing what I love, getting people with a learning disability engaged with our campaigns, and taking our message to politicians, to government officials, and into the community,” Lucy Enable Ambassador.