Our work experience programs give people the chance to develop their confidence!

Did you know that we use VR technology to support people back into the workplace? Find out more: youtu.be/uNjJ45oJBds

Abbevilles restaurant at Clapham common provides freshly prepared food and also works within the local community providing work placements and training for people with mental health issues and other disadvantages in Lambeth. #Clapham

Trading Places™ is about asking senior executives and others to come and work alongside people with disadvantages. Nick Hewer took part back in 2018 in First step trust’s SMaRT garages, here is what he has to say. youtu.be/-HvzqPsBSuA

“I think about myself differently now. I’ve found something I’m good at and that’s a new feeling, a buzz.” - A Workforce member. We provide a supportive workplace where people can learn to handle the responsibilities of working life! firststeptrust.co.uk/placeme…

Our approach is about supporting our workforce members to utilise the skills and experience they have whilst learning new skills and building their confidence.

Working with both commercial and private customers and using the latest in automotive equipment our SMaRT® Garage offers MOT testing for class 4, 5 & 7 vehicles as well as mechanical repairs and servicing to all makes and models firststeptrust.co.uk/smart-g…

Our learning pathways treat every individual with respect and enable independence and dignity! Take a look at the work we do on our website: firststeptrust.co.uk/trading… #Charity

We've been using VR technology in our training! It gives people real world experience and a chance to learn while staying in a safe environment, it's also great fun! youtube.com/watch?v=uNjJ45oJ… #FridayFeeling #tech

Smart Pathways is scoping a programme, initially in motor vehicle maintenance collaborating with the Institute of Motor Industry awarding body and Halfords to break down barriers in this employment sector through the prototype of a Virtual Garage youtu.be/UXElYWOEc1M