7 people hoping for a new start

I've wanted to be an electrician for years and years. I was inspired to do this job by both my father and a gas repair engineer that came to the house. I can be a bit obsessive about solving problems and understanding how electrical installations work is really exciting to me. I first became h...

The whole reason I wanted to work with Beam is so I can have a steady job, that generates substantial income. I’ve been working in healthcare for 5 years so all the skills I’ve acquired, I can use to my advantage in my new role as a dental nurse. 6 years ago, I had to leave the home I was sha...

What really makes me smile is when I can make someone’s day by helping them with something they find difficult. In the last few years I’ve come to realise that it’s really satisfying when you do a good deed and can help others in life. I’m always concerned about the safety of other people and tha...

I already have a fair bit of experience with this kind of hands-on work. I did all sorts over the years - painting, roofing, plumbing. Through it all, I kept saying that I wanted to train to become an electrician. I had friends who did this and they loved their jobs. But I was always held back b...

As a person, I’ve always been strong and independent and I love working with people and helping them. I was a carer for 7 years, looking after elderly people with all aspects of their life. In my job, I like to give the best possible care and know I can do this. All of the skills that I learnt in...

As far back as I can remember, everyday we'd all be outside playing with the cars. Back home in Eritrea, we lived above a workshop so as kids, we learnt all about them. My brothers and cousins are all mechanics and I followed in their footsteps, starting work as a mechanic when I was just a teena...

All I want is to be independent, useful to my community and provide the good life my children deserve to live. I’m so excited just to work and feel like myself again. In November 2018, I had to approach the council to submit a homeless application. My partner was abusive and he stopped contri...