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The In-House Team - Keeping the show on the Road
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"I'm Cath Barton, the Guidance Co-ordinator. I started my career as a Chef, before moving into teaching catering, and then to tutoring unemployed people in Jobsearch Skills. From there I followed the route into Information, Advice & Guidance."
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Hi I'm Ann Collins, one of the Advisers. I used an Advice and Guidance Centre when I lived in Wales as I needed help to get back into the workplace, so I know how difficult it can be sometimes to find the right support to get back into work." |
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"Hi I'm Jo Boley, an Adviser. After completing a degree in English Literature, I went to Japan to teach English. When I returned I trained as a Careers Adviser and then joined the team at Starting Point. " |
"I'm Sarah Embleton, an Advisor. I originally set out to be a primary school teacher, however along the way I developed an interest in Career Guidance. The Team here at Starting Point are warm, friendly and have welcomed me to my second home of St Helens. " |
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"I'm Sue Morgan, an adviser. I started working life in the Personnal Department at Beechams and have always wanted to return to St Helens to work, which I did earlier this year. I love watching football and my claim to fame is appearing on Soccer am as a stranger on the sofa." |
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"I'm Marie Hull, a receptionist. I too work part-time and have a 3 year old son. My original career goal was to go into medicine, but I've since changed my mind! I love working with people and Starting Point gives me the chance to do this ." |
The Outreach Team - Bringing Starting Point to you
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"Hi I'm Lisa Grimes, Outreach Team Co-ordinator. I had my daughter when I was quite young, but was determined to continue into higher education. I worked as a graduate adviser before coming to Starting Point. The work we do here is so inspiring, it's a privilege to co-ordinate the new outreach team. " |
"Hi I'm Margaret Mullin, Adviser for Thatto Heath, Rainhill and Queens Park. After being an "at home mum" for many years, I returned to college to try and bring myself back into the grown up world. I recently joined Starting Point as an Outreach Adviser doing what I enjoy most, chatting to people and supporting them into their goals. " |
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"Hello I'm Linda Andrews, Adviser for Haydock, Newton-le-Willows and Blackbrook. I was made reduntant in the 90's and needed advice to find another job. I realised that my CV wasn't highlighting my skills enough. Once I had written a good CV I got lots of interviews and this made me realise that I could help others to do the same. " |
"Hi I'm Helen Taylor, the latest Outreach Adviser to join the team, covering the Clinkham Wood and Moss Bank, Windlehurst, Billinge, Garswood and Rainford areas. I have done outreach work for a number of years and am looking forward to getting to know my area and the residents there. " |
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"I'm Mike Gornall, administrator for the Outreach Team. I have three children who obviously keep me very busy! I have worked for the neighbourhood Travel Team in the past and am now looking after the Outreach Team. " |
"I'm Laura Harris, Outreach Adviser. I've worked
as a Guidance Adviser for quite some time and have recently
come to St Helens from an organisation in Liverpool.
St Helens people have welcomed me so warmly and it is
a great place to work. " |
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"Hi I'm Kev Parry, Adviser for Sutton and Clockface. I used to work in sport in St Helens but suffered a serious back injury. I went back to College and qualified as a Guidance Adviser. It is great to be back in St Helens especially in my outreach area. " |
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