JanineSmart Works Leeds, a charity organization located in LS9, is dedicated to helping women break into the workforce. They offer personalized career coaching sessions for unemployed women to help them identify their skillset and build confidence in their job search. Additionally, Smart Works provides a free interview outfit and mock interview for any client with a confirmed job interview. The organization believes in the transformative power of clothing and coaching to boost women’s confidence. As a reward for their client’s success, Smart Works provides a capsule wardrobe of workwear to help them transition into their new jobs.
“The key objective of Smart Works is to help women to secure employment and succeed at work. We have a fantastic track record with 69 percent of Smart Works’ clients securing a job within a month of their appointment. More than 1500 women have accessed the Smart Works service in Leeds since we opened our doors in 2019.”
Lottie Roberts, Outreach and Communications Lead at Smart Works
Alla, a recent immigrant from Ukraine, has secured a prestigious position as an Investment Manager at a local asset management firm in Leeds with the help of Smart Works Leeds. Upon her arrival in 2022, Alla was referred to the service by her local job centre. She received personalized career coaching, guidance on navigating the UK job market, and connections to key financial institutions in the area. Smart Works also provided her with interview clothing and a capsule collection of workwear to help her transition into her new role.
Thanks to the support of Smart Works, Alla is now thriving in her new job.
“I am happy with my job and very grateful to Smart Works for supporting me. It was difficult for me to find a job in a new country, and the support I received was invaluable.”
Alla, six months into her new job
To access the Smart Works service and find out more about the charity or become a supporter, please see the website here: HomePage – Leeds Smart Works or email leeds@smartworks.org.uk. If you would like an appointment with Smart Works, ask anyone supporting you- such as your job centre advisor or support worker- to make a referral, or call us on 0113 234 6503.Â
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