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Working together to deliver opportunities across Greater Manchester
Working with social housing providers to improve employment opportunities, the environment, and local communities.
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Athena Apprenticeships
Not all businesses can make the commitment to hiring an apprentice for the full duration of an apprenticeship. Therefore Athena employs all apprentices and we will work to ensure you remain employed throughout your apprenticeship. This means you could end…
Working Well: Support to Succeed programme
Start your journey and make a referral today! Support to Succeed is offering FREE one-to-one coaching to people looking to make a difference in their lives. If you are aged 19+, live in Greater Manchester, are not employed, and are…
Motiv8
Motiv8 an Athena-led project which was funded by the Big Lottery and European Social Fund ended in March 2023. Motiv8 received £17.5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund as part of the Building Better…
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Why become an Athena member?
As an Athena member you will benefit from working with various organisations, from across Greater Manchester, on exciting projects that will benefit both people and places.
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Collaborative Working in Oldham: Empowering Residents for Positive Change
Over the course of 12 weeks, a group of local partners worked together to deliver a series of workshops designed to support and empower Oldham residents. These sessions focused on providing practical life skills and knowledge, helping participants make positive…
Rebuilding Confidence: A Step-by-Step Journey from Isolation to Independence
Background John D., a former actor, faced severe anxiety and depression after losing his agency during the COVID-19 pandemic. This led to social isolation, where he barely left his home or engaged with others. During our initial onboarding, he was…
Neha’s Journey: From Isolation to Empowerment Through Meditation
Neha joined our Support to Succeed programme in May this year, referred by Wythenshawe Community Housing. Her story is one of resilience, growth, and transformation. After moving to England from India a few years ago with her husband due to…