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Keiran shows that with determination and the right support, everyone can achieve their goals and make a fresh start.
Keiran has a difficult relationship with his father due to his father’s alcohol misuse, and lives with foster parents for part of the week. He has dyslexia, and struggled to read and write, but despite these challenges wanted to pursue his love of the outdoors and construction.
Works+ enrolled Keiran on the Adult Achievement Award, knowing it would be a valuable opportunity for him, giving him something current on his CV and the ability to learn new skills that fit with his interest in the outdoors and construction.
Keiran was responsible for the planning and building of a new stretch of path at Bowhill Estate, where he made a huge contribution to group activities and showed a great deal of initiative. The team at Bowhill were supportive of Keiran, which encouraged him to work harder and instilled in him a huge sense of achievement.
Certain about his desire to continue working outdoors, and with the practical experience from Bowhill under his belt, Keiran re-applied for college to do a Landscaping course. In less than a week, Keiran had his interview and was accepted onto the course. Talking about the experience, he said: “They helped me get into college. I’m actually really proud about it, ‘cos I never thought it would happen.”
Keiran made a short film about his experience with Works+, saying he felt “great pride” at his achievements. Currently, Keiran plans to continue college, with the aspiration of one day setting up his own business.
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