Women Supported
Across our programmes
200+
Programmes Delivered
Serving local communities
40
Community Venues
Across Birmingham
07
Women Enrolled
Joined our programmes
81
Delivered to women managing childcare, caring roles and, for many, English as an additional language. Every completer left with a finished CV, a LinkedIn profile, and job-search skills they didn’t have before.
Our clearest opportunity ahead is retention — earlier learning-plan support and attendance follow-up are the levers to lift this further.
Who we reached?
The programme reached deep into underserved women from South Asian communities who had been out of the workforce, in many cases for years
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HERITAGE
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From "not confident"
to "more confident"
Confidence is a key outcome across our programmes. Participants reported feeling more prepared to use digital tools, search for employment, access services independently, and take the next step towards their personal goals.
— shared with her consent.
01
Joined the programme
Came for networking and professional connections
02
Volunteer with us
Her first step back into the workplace.
03
Freelancer
Paid work, using her new digital skills.
04
Support Coordinator
A permanent role with real responsibility.
05
Data Controller
A professional position and interview passed at the BCFC foundation club.
A Story of Confidence and Opportunity
After 11 months out of work, Harooj joined the Digital Gateway into Employment programme to build her digital skills, prepare for interviews, and regain the confidence to return to employment. Today, she works part-time as an NHS Receptionist, showing how the right support can open new opportunities and create lasting change.
“I feel content, I feel happy. Finally, what I’ve learnt has come to use. I’m not just a stay-at-home mum; I’m a mum and I’m working at the same time. I’ve learned that I can do it.”
— Harooj Sana Imam, Digital Gateway Graduate & NHS Receptionist