The IGNITE programme helped me understand more about myself, working in a team, working within Sopra Steria and about resilience. This opened opportunities to extend my network and I was also encouraged to have some career coaching. Through these confidential sessions, I was challenged to think about where I really wanted to be and where my skills and personality would serve me the most.
I completed a course, paid for by the company, to help with transitioning into the area I was interested in. When a suitable role became available, my career coach put in a recommendation for me. I’m now working in a sector that I had only dreamed of when I previously thought I was too old to retrain!