The beginning….. Zach started with No Limits Cafe on day one and decided to stay for a long term Work Experience placement whilst studying at college. Developing expertise covering hospitality he also learnt important skills to use in the world of work: time management, working as part of a team, problem solving.
Supported Internship ..his next steps were completing a Supported Internship with us in the cafe, whilst at college, which was such a success we then offered him a Supported Employment role as a Cafe Team Mentor. Supported by a 1-1 Job Coach funded by Access to Work, this role gave Zach the opportunity to increase responsibility at work and help others.
Apprenticeship….Fast forward to 2023, Supported Employment Outreach helped Zach secure a Suppported Apprenticeship in Customer Service at his dream setting, South Devon Railway ( choo, choo!) With the help of a Job Aide, Zach worked hard, showed dedication and completed his Supported Apprenticeship and passed with flying colours! The hard work ( and extra hours of volunteering!) certainly paid off.
Supported Employment...Impressed by Zach’s work ethic, South Devon Railway job carved a role for Zach. He is now employed in the postition of General Assistant! He utilises support funded by Access to Work to continue in this paid role and lives and breathes the railway!
From a love of all things Thomas The Tank Engine as a small boy, Volunteering at The Bickington Steam Railway at Trago Mills as a youngster, to a paid role at South Devon Railway, this is certainly a life long dream come true!