Employability Project Worker
07934 866069
joymarie.robinson@barnardos.org.uk
JoyMarie is a member of our Project Worker team and runs our Moving Forward programme. This is a great option for those who struggled to engage with education and are facing many barriers to moving into their next steps. We will work on activities together to build routine and structure while improving your confidence.
JoyMarie’s Fun Fact: “I moved to Edinburgh from North America and live here with my wee dog Alfie. He is adorable, except when he eats cheese…..”
FIRST X BARNARDO’S JOBS PROJECT
Exploring the power of the partnership with Karen, she shared, “The partnership between The JOBS Project and FIRST […]
Amazon JOBS Project stars shine.
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Childcare Employer Speaks about experience with apprenticeships & Barnardo’s
#NAW2025 #Apprenticeships #Careers #workingtogether #Barnardos #childcarecareers #employapprentices
Painter & Decorator Employer Speaks about experience with apprenticeships
#NAW2025 #Apprenticeships #Careers #workingtogether #Barnardos #employapprentices
Childcare Employer Speaks about experience with apprenticeships
#NAW2025 #Apprenticeships #Careers #workingtogether #Barnardos #childcarecareers #employapprentices
Barnardo’s Apprenticeship leads to dream job
Megan took an apprenticeship in Level 2 Adult care, resulting in a job in the industry. #NAW2025 #Apprenticeships #Careers #workingtogether #Barnardos
National Apprenticeship Week – Employers
Employers speak about their experience with Barnardo’s Apprenticeships Programme
Apprenticeship leads to Young Builder of the Year Awards
Ben, who was an apprentice Painter and Decorator, came second in the young builder of the year awards!
Young People and employers talk about their experiences with apprenticeships
Aleasha took an apprenticeship at a local hairdressers
Young People speak about their experiences with apprenticeships
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week let’s look at some of the previous experiences of young people who have […]
JOBS Project Dartford Success
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Step2Work Renfrewshire – End of course insights
Our first Step2Work group of 2024/25 told us about their experiences and hopes for the future at their […]
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at ETS North Claire Kapur
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability support for The JOBS Project from Jermyn Street Design
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Rawand shares his journey on The JOBS Project for World Youth Skills Day.
“My name is Rawand, I am 26 years old and from North Iraq, the Kurdistan region. I moved […]
Employability4All Article
Please see below a link to a recent article published on Deadline pertaining to our Employability4All program: Barnardo’s […]
E4A Research Scotland Evaluation Report
Please see linked below our E4A Research Scotland Evaluation Report: E4A Research Scotland Evaluation – Final Report For […]
Amazon and Barnardo’s launch JOBS programme helping young people into work in Tilbury, Essex.
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Barnardo’s Parental Employment Support Programme – Dundee
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Head To Work Video by Donna Reilly
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