Helping Tuminse enter the world of work
19-year-old Tuminse has been struggling to find work since she left education last year, but AFC Wimbledon Foundation’s Training Ground programme has been helping get her career path on track.
Tuminse was born and raised in London, growing up with three brothers, all of whom have autism, while Tuminse herself has a learning disability. She found it challenging at times growing up with her brothers, due to their autism and she has been there to help support her parents, whether that is picking up her little brother from school or helping all three of them them when her parents are not at home.
Since leaving education last year she has been unemployed, she has helped her Mum with her company in the meantime; helping Mum prep Nigerian food for events and orders online.
Tuminse was a little reserved when she first joined the Training Ground programme, after being referred by Streatham DWP Job Centre. Considering she is one of our younger participants, she has been great at consistently attending sessions and has always come into the stadium independently.
On our Training Programme Tuminse has worked extremely well with her mentor, improving her CV and cover letter. She has been actively applying for jobs, exploring a range of hospitality and retail roles. Her passion is jewellery – she would love to one day own her own jewellery company. For now, her focus has been to enter the world of work.
“Tuminse is a proactive young person who is always keen to learn more. She is a lovely addition to the programme.”
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