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From Unemployed Mum to Author, Draughtsperson, and Business Owner – there’s no stopping Carrie!

6 November 2025

Carrie was a long-term unemployed mum of two young children when she registered with ABZWorks  in February 2024. Fast forward to today and Carrie is not only a published author with her own business, but also a full-time draughtsperson – absolutely smashing everyone’s expectations. As a Gray’s School of Art graduate, Carrie clearly has impressive …

Read moreFrom Unemployed Mum to Author, Draughtsperson, and Business Owner – there’s no stopping Carrie!

Parent Voice Matters – and we want to hear yours!

5 November 2025

Over the coming weeks, Laura and Christine from the ABZWorks team will be out and about across Aberdeen, meeting parents to learn more about the challenges faced when moving into work, education, or training. We’re eager to discover how we can work together to support our communities. You will also have the chance to find …

Read moreParent Voice Matters – and we want to hear yours!

Reaching Out In Our Communities

10 October 2025

As our children grow they increasingly need and want independence, including a growing sense of financial independence. That financial independence, and learning how to manage money comes through, amongst other things, training and employment, having their own bank account, and choosing how to spend their funds responsibly. 16-and-17-year-olds in Aberdeen who are not in education, …

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Join the ABZWorks Team!

8 October 2025

We’re Recruiting Employability Keyworkers Good employment is recognised as the most effective route out of poverty. The award-winning ABZWorks team is focused on helping Aberdeen residents into good, meaningful, and fair work. If you want to make a difference to the lives of city residents aged 16-and-up, this could be the job for you. Our …

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Ilhem’s life-changing route to employment with ABZWorks

3 October 2025

My name is Ilhem, and I want to share my journey with ABZWorks and how the service has changed my life. I first heard about ABZWorks through Aberdeen Foyer. At the time, I had a background as a data specialist, but finding the right kind of opportunities was difficult as the roles available didn’t match …

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