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My path to the Civil Service: A care leaver's perspective

Posted by: Sebastian Moore, Posted on: 21 July 2025 - Categories: Care leavers
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Sebastian talks about his experience with the Civil Service Care Leavers Internship Scheme.

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How the Care Leavers Internship Scheme changed my career path

Posted by: Shannon Symington, Posted on: 7 July 2025 - Categories: Care leavers
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Shannon shares her personal experience of completing the Civil Service Care Leavers Internship Scheme.

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