Stories

On World Engineering Day, Mo shares his story of overcoming challenges as he works to restart his engineering career.

Ruby* reflects on the resilience needed to overcome rejection and challenges as a sanctuary seeker.

In partnership with Birmingham City Council, Breaking Barriers has launched a programme to support refugees to build skills, confidence and connect with local community networks.

Re-accreditation journeys are expensive and arduous, but Kaplan is helping refugee accountants to break down barriers and kick-start their careers in the UK.

Experienced accountant Tetiana was unsure how to restart her career in the UK, until a bursary from Kaplan opened up a dream training opportunity.

Marina shares her story of how she overcame job-hunting challenges, with support from Breaking Barriers.

Our new two-year partnership will allow refugees to tap into opportunities in the energy transition sector and help plug a growing skills gap.

As a refugee, working towards long-term goals takes a strong mindset and the resilience to overcome challenges, says Baldomero.

Thomas shares his story of gaining employment at IKEA, building his confidence and establishing a new life in the UK.