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School children brighten up New Street
May 17, 2012
Local school children have worked hard to brighten up an area of New Street station with their artwork.
New pedestrian link takes shape at New Street
Apr 30, 2012
Engineers working on the redevelopment of Birmingham New Street station lifted in the first sections of the Moor Street link over the weekend.

Luke May

Apprentice Bricklayer

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"My confidence was at a low, I'd applied for many jobs but was unsuccessful at interview and things weren't going well. I was unemployed and was seeking an opportunity; I desperately wanted to work and made many applications.  As I wasn't 18 years of age I couldn't claim benefits and my parents supported me.

I found I had to motivate myself and when I saw this opportunity I was very relieved when I heard I'd got an interview.  I went to the Briefing Session at South Birmingham College and it was very helpful.

I'm a lot happier, I don't have to rely on my parents as much.  I do feel a lot more mature as a result.  I get a lot of support from my supervisor Michael Andrews and also from the team on site.  My parents are really proud of me - they've seen the change in me for the better. 

Since starting with Irvine Whitlock I've done a manual handling course.  I do one day a week at South Birmingham College - it's difficult and there's a lot to learn but I'm going to make sure I do my best and ask for support when I need it."