I contacted the Bridges Programmes for the first time in 2016 as a friend of mine had received support from Bridges and it was incredible to see the impact that this had on their life. I was quite new in the country and I was also looking for some opportunities to advance my career.
Before arriving in Scotland, I had studied African Cultures and International Relations and worked for non-governmental organisations on various projects supporting the economic and cultural integration of ethnic minorities in my home country Poland.
I was very excited when the Bridges Programmes invited me for an interview for the Life Skills Trainer/Caseworker role. I joined the Bridges team in January 2017 and delivered a series of Life Skills courses across Glasgow as a part of Scottish Refugee Integration Service. It was a great experience, I had a chance to work in partnership with many Glasgow based organisations that support refugees and I was happy to assist our clients with their progression into work experience, further education, training and employment.
Currently I work as a NARIC officer. I support people who graduated from overseas universities to prepare applications to UK NARIC and to have their qualifications recognised in the UK.
I am happy to work for an organisation like the Bridges Programmes as all together, we can make Glasgow a city full of opportunities for anyone who sought a new home and a better life.