Joe - Breaking Barriers Graduate now Enable staff member

Initially, Joe enrolled in a one-year nursery teaching course but left due to mental health challenges and insufficient support. He has a learning disability affecting his motor skills, balance, speech, communication, and learning.

After leaving college, Joe received one-to-one employability support from Enable.

He improved his CV and interview skills and was introduced to the Breaking Barriers programme. Although initially hesitant, he was encouraged by the Programme Lead and past participants and decided to apply.

Joe completed a semester at Strathclyde University’s Business School with tailored support, including mentoring and assistance with assignments. He then undertook a work placement with ScottishPower, gaining insight into business operations.

After graduation, Joe joined ScottishPower’s HR team as an administrative assistant and later secured a permanent role within Enable’s Legal and Corporate Governance team.

Since 2020, Joe has transitioned from part-time to full-time, excelling in his role.

Before Breaking Barriers, I was a nervous wreck. I lacked confidence and wanted to take the next steps in my life, and look at me now. Completing Breaking Barriers and the work placement at ScottishPower was the best thing that could have happened to me.”  Joe, Breaking Barriers graduate now Enable staff member

Joe’s journey through Breaking Barriers exemplifies the profound
impact that tailored support and a nurturing environment can have on an
individual’s personal and professional development. We are proud of Joe’s
achievements and look forward to seeing him continue to grow in this role at Enable.” Lewis Robertson, Programme Lead, Enable Works