Balancing Work and Motherhood

Taylor joined the People Hub while unemployed and looking for work and skills training.

As a single parent to a 19-month-old, she wanted a career that would fit around childcare. Funding and changing careers were major barriers, but Taylor was determined to follow her passion for beauty therapy.

Local colleges could not meet her flexible needs, so with support from her People Hub Connector, Taylor explored alternative training options. She attended IAG sessions, discovered local courses, and was signposted to a trainer to set her first goals. People Hub funded her course and guided her towards the Kickstart programme for business start-ups.

Through discussions about finances and realistic job searching, Taylor balanced short-term work with her long-term business plans and maximised childcare support. With this guidance, she secured a new job starting September 2025, while continuing to build skills towards her dream career.

The outcomes include greater confidence and motivation, a clear long-term career plan, financial stability for herself and her son and true ownership of her future.

“The People Hub came into my life when I was struggling with what my future would look like. I couldn’t afford the courses I needed and having a baby made it even harder. They supported me fully, funding my training even though I wasn’t employed, which was amazing.

Thanks to them, I completed the beauty course I had wanted to do for years… I’ve also secured a job that lets me put my baby in nursery and focus on myself and my business. The People Hub continue to support me and I’m completing more courses this year to build my skills and confidence. They’ve truly made a difference in my life.”