With the support of atWork Australia, Ash is now thriving as the owner of a yard maintenance and solar panel cleaning business.
However, it wasn’t always this way. When Ash first started with the atWork Australia Ravenswood office, as a Workforce Australia client, he was hoping to change direction with his life.
While he took some time to seek professional help for his addiction, he gained clarity on his future. He wanted to start his own business.
atWork Australia supported Ash to connect to Services Australia’s Self Employment Assistance program where he learned the basics of self-employment.
His Job Coach, Sarah, listened to Ash, understood him, encouraged him, and motivated him to succeed.
Soon enough, Ash’s business was followed by more than 100 people living in Ravenswood, TAS, and Sarah couldn’t be prouder.
“Ash has done all the hard work on his own, he just needing encouragement to stay on track,” said Sarah.
“I am so proud of Ash’s achievements in such a short period of time. Ash decided one day he had had enough of his lifestyle and did not look back. He is also volunteering at the local neighbourhood centre, in their gardens to give back to the community.”
“Ash is a great example to others in the Ravenswood area, that your past is no barrier for the goals you have in mind.”
Since commencing with atWork Australia, Ash has gone from having little confidence in himself, fearing his past was too great of a barrier to employment, to a confident businessman.
Every year, atWork Australia help thousands of clients like Ash expand their skills and qualifications to help them gain the right job with the right employer. Call us today on 1300 080 856 or enquire online to find out how we can help you meet your career goals.
