COVID-19 Update - GREAT Project

Who we are

The GREAT Project is here to help families who are not currently in employment or training move toward work.

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What we offer

Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, we’ll work with you to understand the challenges you face.

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GREAT men get things done

Over three quarters of people we work with are women. Find out about our campaign to recruit more GREAT men.

We've helped...

Person

622

people in total

131

people find work

68

people find a training opportunity

Read about our participants

Participants sit around a table, smiling, partaking in a GREAT session

Anne

We helped a participant find a training opportunity

Participant is stacking blocks as part of a GREAT team building activity

Zac

We helped a participant find a role that's right for him

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Harpreet

We helped a participant find a job that's right for them

Harpreet’s Story

Participant is bending over making cerment as part of a GREAT activity

Gurdip

We helped a participant find a role that's right for him

Participants sit around a table listening to the GREAT employment co-ordinator deliver session

Shannon

We helped a participant find a job that's right for them

Shannon's Story

Here's what you said

The GREAT Project gave me the confidence to go out and implement everything I’ve learnt. It really helped me overcome any barriers I had, and I feel really positive about meeting new people. I 100% support what the GREAT Project does, and encourage others to do it too.

Jenny

“The GREAT Project really helped me increase my confidence and encouraged me to come out of my comfort zone. I got to speak to new people, learnt new skills and I also learnt how to feel better about travelling alone. Most importantly though, I got the chance to work in a retail environment.”

Daniel

“If you’re considering joining a programme like this, then join the GREAT Project. Learning more about the skills I already possessed and talking to others in a similar situation helped me no end. Take the step to join, because there’s nothing to lose but plenty to gain.”

Harpreet

“Even if you’re nervous, just do it. I was really nervous but I pushed myself to do it. It made me more independent and helped me with my barriers. I’m more confident and motivated now, and I learnt that I can do more than I thought.”

Shauna

“The GREAT Project has helped me so much. I was quite shy and worried about finding a job, particularly the interview process, but this helped me so much. It really is a great team that makes you feel valued and comfortable.”

Helen