A number of Carmarthenshire women are making a better future for themselves with the support of Genesis Sir Gar.
Genesis is a European Social Funded project which aims to improve life for local families.The team works with parents who are unemployed and economically inactive, with particular focus on lone parent families.Recently, they have supported a number of participants to fulfil their dreams of training in the hair and beauty industry.

Several women, some of them lone parents, have enrolled on courses at Coleg Sir Gar’s Graig and Pibwrlwyd campuses, and having completed their first term are well on their way to creating a better future for themselves and their families.

Financial funding has also been provided in partnership with Coleg Sir Gar Financial Contingency Funds within its Student Resources Department.
Elonwy Williams, Genesis Advisor, said: “The ladies are doing extremely well – we are so pleased with the way they are focusing on their studies.

“Genesis is supporting them with child care, travel and essential training equipment, and we are also here to give them encouragement and support as they continue with their courses.”
Her colleague, Emma Hughes, added: “The Genesis project has helped to support the girls to overcome barriers that would otherwise have prevented them from achieving their goals. I am very proud of their achievements and will continue to support their journey - and hopefully be one of their first customers when they qualify.”

Genesis can provide support through many avenues such as sign posting, advice and guidance, training, education, volunteering, childcare, self-esteem and confidence building, parenting, counselling and financial assistance to access training, employment, education and volunteering.
 
For further information contact the
Genesis Sir Gar team on 01554 744340.