Magenta Living and Travis Perkins Managed Services form ‘Inspiring Dreams’ partnership
Inspiring Dreams is a motivational programme aimed at supporting Magenta Living tenants to develop the skills and knowledge to take the next step in their lives.
The course was developed by Wirral based 3D training in collaboration with Magenta Living, to create a unique and effective way of learning. Over the course of seven days, attendees will create a personal development plan, practice CV writing and interview techniques, take part in fitness and team building exercises with Underground Training Station, learn about healthy lifestyles and wellbeing as well as benefiting from motivation and communication techniques.
Inspiring Dreams is part-funded by Magenta Living’s partner Travis Perkins Managed Services, who also help out during the training by taking part in mock interviews.
Maggie Devine, Social Value Manager at Travis Perkins Managed Services said: "Managed Services are committed to making a real difference to local communities and our valued partnership with Magenta Living allows us to work collaboratively to change lives.
“We understand that sometimes it is difficult to motivate yourself to find employment when you lack self- confidence so we were delighted to be involved with the Inspiring Dreams programme.”
Heather, Inspiring Dreams attendee said: “After moving back to the Wirral from London, I needed to make friends and find work so I signed up for Inspiring Dreams. The course was so supportive and it gave me enough confidence to find a part time job and I’m also now volunteering with a craft group.
“Thanks to Inspiring Dreams, I now have more structure and routine in my life and I’m looking forward to following my dream of becoming an art therapist.”
At the end of the course, participants will receive a certificate as well as a £40 Asda voucher, along with the skills and confidence to allow them to make the necessary changes in their life. So far there have been 22 participants on the course, of which seven are now successfully in work while others are doing work experience or have gone on to do further training.
The success of the programme has inspired Magenta Living to put on another four courses throughout 2018 with the first one starting in February.
Sally Ross, Community Engagement Lead Officer at Magenta Living said: “I’m really proud of Inspiring Dreams and all the participants that have completed the course. The 22 participants during 2017 have made a real difference to their health, wellbeing and employability and I can’t wait to see more successes in 2018.”
To find out more about Inspiring Dreams contact Sally Ross, Community Engagement Lead Officer at Magenta Living on 0808 100 9596.