Before joining the Get Into programme, Syed had never previously used digital tools. Drawing on his newfound computer skills, he now works for a tech company.

With Syed’s father unable to work due to illness, his mother was supporting the whole family with her income from sewing clothes at home. Syed, 22, was keen to step up and contribute financially, but didn’t know where to start.

The Get Into programme helped Syed develop his communication skills, build his confidence, and strengthen his digital literacy through hands-on experience with common workplace tools and systems. He soon secured an internship, and then a full-time job, with a leading technology company.

Syed’s stable monthly income has transformed his family’s prospects. ‘For the first time in years, there is a sense of relief and hope in our home – bills are easier to manage, and dreams don’t feel impossible anymore,’ he explains.

A catalyst for change

With his family under financial pressure, Syed joined the programme to make change happen. ‘With my father unable to work and my mother stitching clothes for long hours just to manage basic expenses, life felt heavy,’ he explains. ‘I knew I couldn’t wait for opportunities – I had to create them. That’s why I joined this programme, because I needed the right skills, guidance, and a stable job to support my family and change our future.’

Get Into, delivered in India through our partner Magic Bus, targets unemployed young people from low-income backgrounds – those with family incomes of under £3,000 per year – in five major cities. The training prepares young people to enter the formal economy across a wide range of sectors, from finance, retail and tech to sales and logistics, supporting them to build the skills for success.

‘The communication exercises, teamwork activities, and mock interviews played a huge role in building my confidence,’ Syed recalls. ‘Learning computer skills helped me a lot, especially because I had never worked on digital tools before.

Slowly, I began to feel prepared – not just to attend interviews but to build a real career. For the first time, I felt like I had the skills and confidence to step into the professional world.’

Success and security

Better prepared for both the content and format of formal interviews, Syed landed an internship with a tech company’s finance department where, given the chance to prove himself, Syed’s strong performance soon led to a full-time role as a finance associate.

His stable monthly income has transformed his family’s prospects, providing support and security for his parents as well as himself. ‘I feel proud when my family looks at me with confidence and trust,’ Syed explains.

‘This opportunity didn’t just change my career – it changed our entire life.’