Companies are helping kids who grew up in care get a start on career ladder

Amazon funds ten weeks of pre-employment training for candidates, while the course also focuses on mental and physical health.

Amazon’s UK country manager John Boumphrey said: “This initiative is unique in the level of support it provides and I am imm­ensely proud of the young people themselves and of our team.”The 18-year-old is now an operations associate at the firm’s centre in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.“The JOBS programme has really helped give me a focus in life.

“We had sessions around abuse, alcohol, health and nutrition, and more practical site trainings around hazards and safety.Apply at

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