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19/02/2016

Joanne is 35 and lives in East London, she is a full time mother, singer/song writer and performer. Her achievements are being able to financially support herself and family, and winning a talent show called Reggae Star Factor which granted her the opportunity to release her single called Coming on strong (Real talk records).

Before pursuing her music career, she was uncertain what direction to take, this experience was mentally and emotionally challenging. However she was able to endure this experience through learning from mistakes and viewing her journey as educational, pleasurable and inspirational, rather than regretful. She worked in different jobs to distinguish where she fits in, subsequently realised she was most confident in music and singing.

Joanne success story is to encourage people who are uncertain what career path to pursue. The NCAYAS are able to assist you with a career advisor that can evaluate your interests to see what your interests. Also if you are interested in music and performance we have classes that can develop your skills.

19/02/2016

Melba-Anne is 19 and lives in North London, she is currently volunteering at the NCAYAS as a Digital Promotional Officer. Before volunteering she encountered obstacles that almost prevented her from progressing in life. Three years ago Malba-Anne was diagnosed with depression and she was suicidal. She believed her childhood was robed, because she had to mature faster than what is expected for an average child.

She felt isolated from society, because she was often treated as an outsider especially during primary school and secondary school. Although Melba-Anne had painful thoughts and experience, her mother and nephew contributed to her transformation. Looking after her nephew made her feel self-worth because she felt needed and loved. Also volunteering at the NCAYAS contributed to her transformation in developing emotionally and socially, which was beyond her imagination.

If you feel your overwhelmed with many emotions and have very little support, the NCAYAS is able to provide counselling sessions that can help you with your emotional and social development. Also we can offer volunteer positions, apprenticeship and work schemes. These opportunities may contribute to helping you feel similar to Melba-Anne positive transformation, in regards to her feeling self-worth, needed and supported.

19/02/2016

Avril, a 23 year old Psychology graduate with Indian heritage, grew up in Tottenham, an area known for it's rising reputation for crime. Avril experienced some social anxiety and depression, although, she emphasizes she felt very much connected to her family and the community. Feeling unsafe and at risk of being 'the next target', both herself and her family made the transition to move to leafy Enfield, aged 13. Avril found her emotional and creative outlet through attending drama school.

She later developed an interest in the Mental Health sector and an interest in a holistic approach to treating illness and so rather than medicating she feels passionate about the impact of talking therapies across different disciplines. Avril has shown great courage strength and determination in overcoming her unique experiences and working through her past struggles to focus on her future dream and aspiring to be an actress. She has joined forces with an empowering organisation called National Children and Young Adult Services whom have celebrated countless success stories. The organisation offers an individually tailored pathway to suit the needs of the user. Avril has worked towards her career goals on an initiative working with the National Children and Young Adult Services.

There, she has grown in confidence and undertaken a personal development and employability skills programme at the North London centre. As a result, she is receiving business mentoring and support, and is now working towards establishing her own business and opening a Drama School to help children and young people who have been through similar experiences. She hopes to use drama as a coping mechanism, invest in and develop young people.

11/02/2016

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11/02/2016

Bibi is aged 24, she lives in North London, and is a student and also employed. Bibi success story is being able to go university, being employed and looking after her son. Before going university she was faced with difficulties and obstacles that restricted her from going university at a earlier age. She is a single mother and struggled to provide a home for her son, due to finances. Bibi felt she was failed by the system for not taking her situation serious, after years of fighting her case she got a house for herself and son. This experience motivated her to work harder for her son and become a role model for him.

Being part of the NCAYAS we have employees able to help you through advice and support in housing, university and employment.

11/02/2016

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11/02/2016

Karelle is 22, she lives in North London and currently works as a nurse. Before becoming a nurse, Karelle experienced being stereotyped that affected her goals of becoming a nurse and university student. People thought she would be a teenage mother and a troubled child, this affected her self-worth and self-identity. However this motivated her to prove people wrong. Doing well in school, college and university boosted her confidence, along with her beliefs, family and friends.

At the NCAYAS we are able to provide support by providing mentoring and counselling sessions for those who have similar experience in being stereotyped or labelled like Karelle. We are able to get you involved in activities that can help you see your self-worth.

10/02/2016

Tobe is 24, he lives in South East London and is currently applying for medical school. Before applying to go medical school, Tobe had to fulfil the requirements to be eligible to apply, which was challenging. Tobe family experienced being financially unstable, his father lost his job and his mother had to get loans for her three sons to go school. He felt embarrassed that teachers and students knew about his family circumstance, which affected his self-esteem. However his parents constantly encouraged him to not allow people opinions to affects his potentials. He graduated from high school, college and university, and hoping to start medical school this year. He now treats himself to go on holidays and trips for working hard.

If you are experiencing difficulties in getting a loan for university or struggling with self-esteem issues, the NCAYAS is able to assist with information to help you understand more about student loans. Also we are able to provide a mentor that you may be able to open up about issues that are bothering you.

09/02/2016

John is 24 and lives in North London, he currently works as a director at a photography company he owns. During the process of owning his own business he encountered obstacles to get to his goal. At a young age John experienced moving houses and schools often. This influenced his ability to work harder, having long-term friends and lacked ambitions. John failed to participant in activities that would assist him in developing new skills, such as completing his work placement and participating in groups activities in school. John discovered he was really good with IT and studied it at university. He later became really ambitious and creative, he was more involved at university and got involved in media work at his church. These experiences led him to a path to be his own boss and to provide services that make his clients happy.

What you can learn from John story is your mentality can change, you may feel restricted in pursuing a career choice because of the lack of commitment and determination you have. But educating yourself and listening to advise may speed up what you may want to do in life for yourself and others. The NCAYAS can help in your process of thinking , if it is a business plan you want to pursue we offer new business workshops that can guide you along that path.