Struggling to recruit skilled employees?
Have you considered employing a prison leaver? We ask the question…why not?
According to data from the Ministry of Justice, 27% of working-age adults in the UK have a criminal conviction. That’s a considerable part of the population and a largely untapped talent pool. And this talent pool isn’t going unnoticed by businesses.
Many worked successfully before prison. Many have acquired new skills and qualifications during their prison stays. Your business can tap into a diverse talent pool of people with a wide range of backgrounds, life experiences and skills to suit almost any sector.
The event will give you a 360-degree perspective on employing prison leavers:
- Hear from a range of experts working in the prison system.
- Learn from employers with experience of taking on prison leavers.
- Have insight into the prison leavers point of view.
- Gain an insight into skills and training available in prisons.
- Discuss the barriers to employing a prison leaver.
- Discover what support is out there for employers and prison leavers alike once in employment.
Additionally, to provide you with a valuable resource, the Welsh Government will be launching their new Toolkit to support employers on their journey to recruiting prison leavers.