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Ruth’s Story
It was during a particularly tough period in her life that Ruth found Smart Works. Just six months prior, she had been made redundant – when she was eight months pregnant.
She was feeling incredibly low, having taken a big knock to her confidence, but the support and community she found at Smart Works helped build her confidence back up. She’s now in a senior position in a role she loves, and is passionate about using her influence to support other women into work.
“I found a team of people who really prepared me. To have people that genuinely care about you, and make you feel valued – it felt really good.”