When Maxine first joined the WELLIES project, she was looking for ways to improve her wellbeing and build her confidence. Like many people who attend the sessions, she needed a supportive environment where she could try new things and feel welcomed.
Maxine began by attending some of the wellbeing courses offered through the project. These sessions helped her take positive steps toward improving her confidence and reconnecting with learning.
She later took part in the STEM Floristry course, where she developed new creative skills and built further confidence through working with others in a supportive group environment.
Encouraged by her experience with WELLIES, Maxine decided to enrol on Maths and English courses with Staffordshire County Council. She explained that she had always thought courses like these were “for other people” and said she would never have taken that step without the encouragement and support she received through the project.
Since then, Maxine has continued to build on these achievements and has now successfully gained employment, which represents a major milestone for her.
To thank the team, Maxine wrote a card expressing how much the project meant to her, Everyone at the WELLIES Project wishes Maxine all the best and and to let her know how PROUD we are of her!
