Ashis’s Parent Pathways journey
When 23-year-old Nepalese father, Ashis, joined Parent Pathways in April 2025, he was facing the daunting challenge of supporting his young family and was feeling a profound sense of rejection and hopelessness. Having been withdrawn from his online studies due to uncompleted tasks, his aspirations for a better future seemed dim. Today, thanks to the dedicated support of Parent Pathways and his Mentor Trevor, Ashis is not only employed but also has a clear trajectory towards a well-paid career and renewed educational success.
When Ashis first joined Parent Pathways, his primary goal was immediate employment to provide for his family, followed closely by gaining qualifications for long-term career stability. His initial discussion appointment with Trevor, proved to be a pivotal moment. Together they identified significant barriers hindering Ashis progress, including a lack of confidence, an outdated resume, English language challenges, and insufficient tools for successful study.
Despite these hurdles, Ashis’ determination shone through, and he expressed a strong desire to secure a forklift ticket which would enhance his employability, and was keen to re-engage back into education, specifically mentioning his previous enrolment in a Certificate III in Individual Support. Trevor and Parent Pathways supported by reaching out to the education provider and advocating for Ashis to recommence back into the course at no additional cost, which the provider agreed to! Furthermore, Trevor arranged to be a direct contact with the educator and agreed to check his weekly progress to provide timely assistance to help him stay on track.
Trevor provided further hands-on assistance with guidance through the job search process and an updated resume. Ashis’ hard work and eagerness to find work were evident. Following Trevor’s suggestion to leverage his personal interactions for job leads, he soon secured part-time employment as a cleaner, working 18 hours a week – a significant first step towards his goals. The momentum continued to build and his dedication to this cleaning job led to a remarkable opportunity: a full-time offer as a forklift driver, contingent on him obtaining the necessary forklift license. Eager to seize this chance, Ashis sought support from Parent Pathways to enrol in a white card and forklift course.
Over the last few months, Parent Pathways have provided comprehensive and tailored support that has been instrumental in transforming this young father’s outlook. The team at National Joblink and Parent Pathways congratulate Ashis on all his current successes and look forward to working alongside him to achieve even more!
