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Jacek J

Senior Laboratory Technician
Exova

Jacek was interested in food science from an early age.
Natalie L

Finance Systems Support Analyst
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

A family friend helped Natalie decide to study IT.
Alex M

West Belfast Outreach Worker
Belfast Youth Initiatives

After a degree in electronics, Alex decided to take a different path.
Daniel G

Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Addenbrookes Hospital

A short Open University course helped Daniel change direction.
Coral N

Passenger Check-in Officer
Lydd Airport

Coral started out in airport catering.
Jatt S

Supply Chain Assistant
John Lewis

Jatt's sister helped him stick at university.
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