With businesses across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough continuing to face significant recruitment challenges, could prison leavers be part of the solution?
According to the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), 73% of businesses are experiencing recruitment difficulties, while 67% are operating below full capacity because they cannot access the workforce they need. This event explores how employers can help address the skills gap while making a lasting social impact.
Join us for an exclusive visit to HMP Peterborough, where you’ll hear first-hand how the prison is working with employers to prepare prisoners for employment and support successful rehabilitation.
Whether you’re struggling to recruit, looking to fill skills gaps, or simply interested in learning more about inclusive employment practices, this event will provide valuable insight into a workforce with the skills, motivation and support to succeed.
Speakers
Dan Edwards and Steve Coleby, Constructed Pathways
Gez Chetal, Executive Director, Prismstart
Prism Start empowers prison leavers, vulnerable individuals, young people, and those facing barriers to employment through structured training, mentoring, and real-world career pathways.
You’ll hear from those working within the prison about:
- How they collaborate with businesses to create employment opportunities.
- The training and qualifications available to prisoners before release.
- The support available to employers looking to recruit prison leavers.
- The benefits businesses have experienced by accessing this often-overlooked talent pool.
There will also be a networking breakfast with light food and refreshments.
Location
HMP Peterborough
Saville Road
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE3 7PD
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