Hello,
As my condition improves bit by bit, im starting to think about getting back to work. My previous work as an artist, which was very stressful and competitive, is sadly not something i think i can realistically still consider as an option (though i still do make art work). I am however considering retraining as a freelance software engineer. All this time at home over the years has forced me into a relationship with my computer and m way more computer savvy than i had been previous to the illness. There are a few courses that bring you from novice to an employable junior level as a software engineer, but they are expensive. I was wondering whether anyone here knows about any funding or financial support in the UK for people looking to retrain if they've had a long term chronic illness? Im not ready just yet to get started on it, but im definitely keep to look into my options for when I have recovered more.
Thanks
G
As my condition improves bit by bit, im starting to think about getting back to work. My previous work as an artist, which was very stressful and competitive, is sadly not something i think i can realistically still consider as an option (though i still do make art work). I am however considering retraining as a freelance software engineer. All this time at home over the years has forced me into a relationship with my computer and m way more computer savvy than i had been previous to the illness. There are a few courses that bring you from novice to an employable junior level as a software engineer, but they are expensive. I was wondering whether anyone here knows about any funding or financial support in the UK for people looking to retrain if they've had a long term chronic illness? Im not ready just yet to get started on it, but im definitely keep to look into my options for when I have recovered more.
Thanks
G