BBO

Steps to Work are the lead organisation on two Building Better Opportunities (BBO) Projects which aim to help people overcome their barriers and reach their individual goals with expert help and guidance. If you would like to speak to us about either of these projects, you can call us on 01922 627555 or view our list of partner organisations here to find out who you can speak to about accessing the project.

The BRIDGES Project

Steps to Work are the lead organisation on the BRIDGES project, which covers the Black Country area offering support for people to overcome their barriers no matter and move closer to the job market. Steps to Work has received over £10.5 million from the Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund to run the project for three years, alongside 29 partner organisations across the Black Country.

EVOLVE

Steps to Work are the lead organisation on the Evolve project, which offers the same support to participants in East Staffordshire. It covers Cannock, East Staffordshire, Lichfield and Tamworth. The project has received over £3 million from the Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund to run the project for three years alongside 18 partner organisations across East Staffordshire.

Sport Structures Helps Sue Secure Positive Future

‘I am really enjoying the fact I am learning so much and the practical nature of the course’

Sue Cornes has always had an interest in sport and used to ride horses when she was younger. More recently she prefers to go mountain biking or sail. Sue was a care assistant before a back injury put her out of work. Her son is representing GB in sailing and this has given her real motivation to get fit and healthy. She would love to go into a job in sport coaching to be able to encourage people to get fit and healthy.
We spoke to Sue about her motivation to attend the programme and how she is finding it...

 What were you doing before you joined the BBO Bridges Coaching Communities programme?
‘I had just signed on job seekers allowance after coming off sick’

 What are you enjoying most about the programme?
‘I am really enjoying the fact I am learning so much and the practical nature of the course’

 What are you intending to do once you have completed the programme?
‘Looking to gain employment in the sports coaching field hopefully’

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