31/08/2026
Meet Olivia Mackay, a 20-year-old apprentice who refused to let setbacks define her path. After leaving school without GCSEs, she returned to college, gained qualifications and kept working towards her goal of building a career in the automotive industry.
Following redundancy, support from the Youth Trailblazer scheme and Wolves at Work helped Olivia secure a new opportunity with CC Autocentres. Today, she is gaining hands-on experience with customers and day-to-day workshop operations while learning from experienced technicians.
Oliviaβs story is a reminder of what persistence and the right support can make possible. Read more about her journey here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c80nzd1egp8o