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Blog, Case studyTransforming lives: inspire change this International Women's Day
Meet Rayhana. She arrived in the UK as a political refugee and then lost her job during lockdown. Her journey from that point led her into the criminal justice system and then down the long path of rebuilding her life and her confidence.
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BlogRewriting Recruitment: Big Yellow Self Storage & Working Chance on inclusive hiring practices
From refining recruitment policies to creating more inclusive opportunities, Cheryl from Big Yellow Self Storage shares how working with us has made a real impact.
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BlogWant to learn but need to earn? Let's talk about apprenticeships
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! To celebrate, our Education and Training Lead, Katherine Lear, reflects on the benefits of earning while you’re learning.
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BlogCelebrating education and training for women with convictions
This International Day of Education (Friday 24 January) we’re taking a moment to celebrate the newest element of our service provision, supporting women into education or training.
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Blog, Policy briefingSupport for life after prison: What happens after the SDS40 early release scheme?
Today (Tuesday 22 October) sees the second tranche of people being released from prison early as part of the early release scheme. We asked a group of women who’ve lived through the prison system what they thought of SDS40.
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Blog, Policy briefingGeneral election 2024: How to make sure your voice is heard
If you’re a woman with a conviction, your voice is vital and you deserve to cast your vote. To do so, you need to make sure that you're registered to vote, and that you've got the right ID.
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Blog, Press releaseAccess to education and training: brand new support from Working Chance
We are expanding our services to include tailored support for accessing education and training.
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BlogRethinking risk: How can employers manage risk when hiring people with convictions?
Explore the reality of hiring people with convictions. Here we we tackle concerns about risk and liability, dispelling myths and promoting a more informed and inclusive approach to hiring.