Click on the photos to read the amazing stories of our clients, volunteers and some of the projects we had over the past few years.
Finally, Franca is starting the job she always wanted!! - October 2025
"...Despite facing a disappointing interview after completing the bootcamp experience, Franca remained hopeful. With continued support, she remained motivated and did not give up.
Recently, her determination was finally rewarded..."
A Story of Persistence and Purpose - October 2025
"...Though her first interview didn’t result in an offer, she didn’t give up. I helped her prepare for the next round with interview practice and guidance—and this time, her persistence paid off...."
From Homelessness to Hope: A Nurse’s Inspiring Journey in the UK – and the Job Coach Who Walked Beside Him
"...Today, he works hard, lives independently, and is thriving both personally and professionally. He tells us he feels like a completely different person — more confident, more grounded, and, finally, happy..."
And the path seems clear again!
- Client A - October 2024
"(...)I participated in well-being activities this summer referred to me by JET. I learnt a lot about the importance of socialising, meeting new people, visiting new places and the
positive impact it could do to one’s mental health. I truly recommend these activities. (...)"
And now I am ready! -
Patrycja’s story – May 2024
"(...)I knew that I had support with everything I needed. That made me want to learn English and finish this course. (...) After this course I got a certificate, I feel and believe that I can find a job. (...)".
We are proud of you Farida! - Farida Latif - March 2024
(...)Reflecting on my journey, I am grateful for the positive impact volunteering with JET had on my personal and professional development, helping me achieve my goal of returning to employment.
Determination, education and perseverance can take you a long way - the story of Lina Karad
- July 2023
...The diligent work paid off, and Lina impressed the interviewers, ultimately securing the Business Admin job at YHN. Throughout her journey, Lina received unwavering support from the JET team, who provide her with essential resources and guidance...
Semen has started designing his own future! - July 2023
...Mr Semen’s journey with JET is a testament to the power of education, support, and resilience. His success in securing a customer service role at Product Global LTD is a source of pride not only for him and his family but also for the JET that supported him on this remarkable journey. It is stories like these that remind us all that with perseverance and a positive outlook, anything is possible, and dreams can become reality.
Irene, our lovely volunteer - June 2023
"...It is the just beginning of my life here in Newcastle and I am so grateful that I got to know JET. They make my adoption to a new country a lot easier, I am not just hanging around the house all day. I have a vision of my future now. With their help I started to find my career path and I know I will achieve my goal eventually."
‘Success is getting what you want, and happiness is wanting what you get’ - Hiba Attar - September 2022
Mrs Hiba Attar has been living with her husband and three children in Newcastle since February 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Aleppo, Syria and before relocating to the UK, she was a skin care specialist in Saudi Arabia for eight years.
Orlando, the ever-smiling gentleman from El Salvador - July 2022
Orlando and his family moved to the UK in the midst of the pandemic. Moving to a new country is always challenging but it is even more so when you do not speak the language and the circumstances do not allow you to socialise, learn or even pick up some basic things.
When opportunities meet preparedness - Andrew Ehizojie Unuareokpa - March 2022
Andrew is originally from Nigeria, he is an Italian Citizen and he came to England in 2019 with his family searching for a better life. He was confused and desperately needed support to obtain a job to improve his family’s life. He approached JET in November 2019 asking for support towards finding a job as well as information about how to apply for child benefit...
Amer Rostami and a dream that is finally coming true - Amer Rostami - November 2021
Amer Rostami is a certified Nurse since he graduated from the Kurdish University of Medical Sciences in Iran in 2012. He came to the UK just three years ago after been forced to leave his country and claim asylum in the UK. He was granted refugee status two years ago...
Finding a passion is an easy task but pursuing it and succeeding in it is a lifelong commitment - Tarokh Tourani - June 2021
Mr Tarokh Tourani was referred by the Job Centre to JET, and our Wise Steps (WS) advisor Mojtaba Raeisi registered him on Wise Steps in 02/12/2019. Tarokh is originally from Iran and one of the most talented clients JET has ever seen...
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Malgorzata - May 2021
(...)This is my haven for now. I have found myself in this reality and have bigger plans and new goals to achieve....
JET clients entering a digitally inclusive era - January 2021
The outbreak of Coronavirus and the subsequent lockdowns have accelerated the shift to adopting digital technology in more and more parts of our lives...
The magic of Christmas gift-giving - December 2020
Every year, as we approach Christmas, a great vibe always surrounds JET’s staff and volunteers. Despite the pandemic, JET was determined to continue its tradition of preparing festive hampers, full of goodies and joy, for our clients and their families. We might not get the chance to do it every year, but when we do, we always get great pleasure from it....
Silver linings during the Pandemic -
Laura Martin Ruiz- August 2020
“(…) I didn't have any specific expectations when starting the classes, but surprisingly, I saw myself enjoying every moment..."
The gift of volunteering -
Jude Omar Pillate - June 2020
"To wake up everyday with a joyful heart and a peaceful mind is the greatest gift I continue to receive.(...) I help deliver simple English integration classes with refugees, asylum seekers and even immigrants..."
Something small can mean so much! - Manal Hasballa - June 2020
Staying at home is not easy for everyone. Some people have their families with them or have internet and various devices and can communicate with their loved ones so they do not feel alone. But some struggle to have even that. Manal Hasballa was one of these people, but not anymore...
I believe I can, so I will - Soodabeh Nazarhaghighi - May 2020
This was Soodabeh's attitude when she arrived in the UK and she has proved to herself and everyone else that she indeed, rightfully believed it...
Doing the best we can with what we have! -
Omer Salama - May 2020
“Anything is possible as long as I believe in my dreams and strive to make them true,” says Omer...
Victories of hard work - Mohamed Osman – April 2020
Mohamed Osman is a twenty-two-year-old Sudanese refugee, who lives now in Gateshead, UK...
Alexandra Bilbija – The artist - March 2020
Alexandra is an extremely motivated person and artist that came from Croatia to the UK almost two years ago. She came to JET looking for a job and looking for ways to advertise and sell her art in the Northeast...
The JET Academy - December 2019
The JET Academy was one of our out of the box ideas to support people towards employment! The idea came up after a meeting our advisor Mojtaba Raeisi had with Alex Lamert, a Senior Lecturer from Newcastle college and a collaboration started earlier this autumn...
Helping is what we do best - September 2019
When an Asylum seeking family from El Salvador came to us we did not know how much they needed help and support. Our advisor Mojtaba Raeisi helped them with their Signal assessment using GOOGLE translate, due to their low level of English...
Customer Testimonial - Ana Sánchez -
March 2019
"Volunteering with JET has been very rewarding for me -both, professionally and personally. I have really enjoyed my volunteering and it has also help me to start my professional path in the UK -It is something that I would definitely recommend to anyone.
I feel specially honoured that I´ve been part of the amazing Women Integration Project supporting women from different countries to integrate to their life in Newcastle -the work that They do is very needed and it really does make a difference in people´s lives.
Thank you to the amazing staff, who made me feel part of the team since the first day and was incredible helpful- continuously focusing on my goals and personal development"
Little Ray of Sunshine - Kobra Dehbozorgi - 2018
Kobra Dehbozorgi was originally born and raised in Iran, she arrived to the UK in 2016 and is currently attending Westgate College and undertaking ESOL Entry 3...
A Learning Curve - Summer 2018
A group of Syrian Refugee families who are on the Wise Steps Programme have started learning basic English language.They are currently enrolled on English My Way programme sessions and taught by JETs experienced volunteers and tutors. English My Way is a programme designed specifically for people living in the UK...
Flying High - Maryam Darvishi - June 2018
" I thoroughly appreciate the valuable assistance JET advisers are providing for me through Wise Steps. I feel positive changes in my life now and hopefully this has enabled me to reach my career aspiration"
Mereid Nigatu - From A Market Man to A Business Man - April 2018
Mereid Nigatu is originally from Ethiopia, has successfully participated on the Wise Steps Project offered by JET, and transformed his career life to a satisfied level of achievement. A refugee from Ethiopia, he has been a resident in the UK since March 2017 and has actively moved to integrate himself positively in the local society. He is also a gentleman, is business minded and has a very ambitious character...
An Artist in the Making - Nader Jafari -
March 2018
"I am very happy to be involved at JET and getting support from it through the Wise Steps project. I enjoy my voluntary work a lot and think with JET's support, I will move quickly towards my future plan for employment"
Customer Testimonial - Moneeba Asghar - 2018
All I want to say is that I was lost and you guys have helped me out in finding out my dreams to come true. I went to different places but all they did is put me on different websites and told me to look and find it goal through those websites, but then after 9 years of my struggle I found u Jaya and all the pieces of my puzzle came together u showed me and helped me in achieving my goals and I did it, hooray. In the future if I every needed any help I'll be look forward towards you.
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!
Stepping into a New Life - Altom Biyen -
March 2018
Altom came to the UK as a refugee from his home country of Sudan. Having previously studied English at beginners level in Sudan he still had very limited English when he first came to the UK, but, with his tenacity to learn and develop his own skills, Altom very rapidly progressed through each ESOL level. He is incredibly self-motivated...
Newcastle United Foundation Intervention Programme - September 2017
JET Job Coach, Shelim successfully took his clients on the Newcastle United Foundation Programme through Wise Steps. They all participated in a range of activities on and off the pitch. There were classroom interventions throughout the course making it a valuable learning experience. As the clients were from different backgrounds, this was the first time they had experienced anything like this in the UK...
