ABDUL: Digital Skills & Employability Graduate
Abdul: Digital Skills & Employability Graduate
Abdul’s Journey to The Social Switch Project:
Once Abdul finished school, he decided to take a gap year before committing to further study or training. He wasn’t in education or employment at the time and felt unsure about what to do next. He was looking for something that could boost his confidence and motivation, and help him feel more prepared for the future.
He had an interest in the construction industry and wanted to use his time to develop practical digital skills, build his confidence, and explore career pathways.
Finding Abdul Support:
After joining the Digital Skills & Employability Programme, Abdul fully immersed himself in all of the opportunities that came his way. With mentoring and structured support, he began building skills and gaining clarity around his future goals.
He made the most of the mentoring on offer, using one-to-one sessions to reflect on his goals and boost his confidence.
He took part in a 3-week coding course that introduced him to GoLang, showing curiosity and persistence as he worked through new and challenging material. He was selected to participate in the GoLang selection process with 01 Founders, which gave him valuable insight into real-world tech training and interview preparation.
Alongside this, bootcaAbdul independently completed a web developmentmp to strengthen his technical knowledge. He also attended the Digital Marketing Bootcamp delivered by The Social Switch Project, where he contributed actively to group discussions and supported his peers.
Throughout the programme, Abdul’s confidence and communication skills steadily improved. He approached every opportunity with a positive attitude and made noticeable progress in his ability to present himself professionally.
Outcomes:
Since joining the programme, Abdul has developed a stronger sense of purpose and a clearer vision for his future. He’s continued to build confidence, strengthen his digital skills, and refine his career ambitions.
He’s already secured a future work placement in the construction sector, set to begin next year, an exciting step that reflects the progress he’s made so far. As he continues on the programme, Abdul is focused on gaining as much experience and insight as possible to prepare for what’s ahead.
“This programme helped me become more confident in myself and more motivated to chase what I want to do in the future.” – Abdul
Find Out More:
Learn more about our Digital Skills & Pre-Employability Programme here