Joe is gaining confidence and skills in his Supported Internship with bemix and DFN Project Search, gaining real-world experience with Sodexo, and the University of Greenwich at Medway Campus. Through this programme, young people gain valuable workplace experience, developing skills and confidence, and supported every step of the way. 

Initially working with the porter team, Joe has now taken on an exciting new role as a security and parking attendant, working alongside Doug – or as Joe respectfully calls him, Dougy!

Joe has embraced the parking attendant role, enjoying the responsibility of monitoring vehicles on the site. His keen observation skills have helped him keep track of parking times, and with support from Doug, he has even issued his first warning to a driver whose parking was about to expire. He quickly understood the importance of issuing warnings first, showing great awareness of the role’s responsibilities.

The team at Sodexo, based at Medway Campus, have been incredibly supportive, ensuring that young people are given every opportunity to develop their skills in a real working environment. Their dedication makes a huge difference in helping people gain hands-on experience and grow in confidence.

“This job is good. It’s a job where you need to be aware of risks and be prepared for potentially confrontational people. I enjoy going out, working, and walking around the site. I really enjoy working with the team. They have been really supportive of me.” – Joe

“Joe is a fantastic young man. He is excited and engaged when it comes to the parking attendant role. He gets on with absolutely everyone he meets and always shakes their hands. He never fails to make people smile.” – Doug

With each step in his placement, Joe is proving how valuable real-world experience can be. His enthusiasm, dedication, and positivity are making a real impact, and it’s exciting to see where his journey will take him next!

 

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Making plans for your future can feel like a lot - but you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

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