“I was shy and nervous when I started my training but the Job Coaches were great teachers. I learnt lots of new skills, became more confident, and my speech improved.
At the end of my training, I started an internship at Flourish Cafe in Air NZ. I loved working there and I loved getting paid. Everyone knew my name and I enjoyed taking orders and talking to people. I became more independent. I caught the bus to work and was always on time.
I love working, and having a job gives me a sense of purpose. I want to keep working so that one day I can buy my own house. A big thank you to Project Employ for believing in me.”
— Ben Bettany, Project Employ Graduate and Intern, 2024