Dawn is the Employability Training Manager at West Kent. Since joining in 2019, her dedication to helping residents has been inspiring. She has helped them gain skills and confidence. As part of our 35 years of West Kent campaign, we want to highlight her team’s work and how it reflects our vision and values.

In this video, Dawn talks about her role at West Kent. She set up a hybrid training hub. She also supports young people with mental health issues since the pandemic. Her team’s work spans generations. It helps older residents rediscover their skills. It advises those in work poverty. And, it ensures job seekers have access to digital tools.

West Kent's employment and training team helps create stronger, more inclusive communities. 

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As we mark 35 years of West Kent, we’re looking back on our innovative redevelopment, which turned 67 garages in Swanley into 14 new homes for local families.

 

35 years of West Kent: Jean's story of community and belonging

As part of our 35 years of West Kent campaign, we're proud to share Jean's story. In this video, Jean, a resident for over 11 years, shares her thoughts on how West Kent has supported her though life changes and helped to build a sense of community in her local neighbourhood.