Finding the right people to fill vacant roles can be difficult. Steve Womack of Amey Infrastructure Wales talks about how he has found workers with transferable skills. He's also contributing social value to his local area by employing ex-offenders.
Hear about lessons from a steep learning curve and the benefits to be found.
01:41 About Steve Womack
02:31 Getting involved with the Pathway Programme
04:00 Finding the right candidates for the right roles
06:00 The response of staff to working with ex-offenders
07:39 Gareth’s involvement and experience with the programme
08:51 Gareth’s reception at Amey Infrastructure Wales
09:35 Steve talks about the results and the learning from the programme
10:35 Dealing with the transition from prison to release and employment
13:10 What Gareth has learned and gained from the programme
14:50 Steve recommends getting involved in the programme
16:10 About other schemes around the country
16:28 Steve’s offer to talk about his experience with the scheme
18:05 Gareth explains the challenges for programme participants
20:36 Learnings for participants and organisers within the programme
22:25 Using Gareth as a mentor for new participants
25:05 Gareth sums up his experience of the programme
If you'd like to talk to Steve Womack about his experience of the Pathway Programme, please use LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-womack-7471b532/
Transport for Wales Helping Rehabilitate People https://news.tfw.wales/news/transport-for-wales-helping-rehabilitate-people
GOV.UK Guidance on employing prisoners and ex-offenders https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unlock-opportunity-employer-information-pack-and-case-studies