Angel’s story: Growing confidence through WorkFoundations
15 April 2026
WorkFoundations is a paid employment program that gives job seekers the chance to build skills, gain real work experience and work towards future employment goals over a six-month placement.
For Angel, that opportunity has already made a real difference.
Three months into his placement, Angel says he’s feeling more confident than ever before.
“It’s incredible. I feel more confident than I’ve ever been before, in both a social and work environment.”
Angel is completing his placement with Albury Business Connect, where he’s supporting the team with a range of marketing tasks including administration, research, copywriting, and writing and sending EDMs.
Before starting WorkFoundations, Angel had never had a job.
He says a lack of experience and confidence made it difficult to get started.
“Lack of experience and lack of confidence was probably what ruined all of those interviews.”
Since beginning his placement, Angel says a lot has changed.
“Lots has changed. I’m more confident and have more friends.”
He’s proud of the positive feedback he’s received so far, and of how much he’s stepped outside his comfort zone.
“It’s provided lots of opportunities for me to step up.”
That shift has also changed the way Angel feels about what comes next.
“I’m a lot more optimistic. When I first started, I was unsure, and prior to the program, very pessimistic.”
With three months still to go, Angel is looking forward to continuing to learn and build on what he’s already achieved.
“I’m excited for more opportunities to build my skills.”
Kirinari is proud to be part of the WorkFoundations program, supporting job seekers like Angel as they work towards their goals and take positive steps in their career journey.
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