We’re delighted to announce that Career Connect has been shortlisted as finalists in two categories of the ERSA Employability Awards 2023.
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The Discovery Wing is a bespoke programme that helps armed services veterans and hard-to-reach prisoners preparing for release to access support in custody and in the community. Support includes improving motivation, goal setting, stress management, job search techniques and interview preparation, plus advice on benefits and housing support, disclosure, stress management, mindfulness, and coping strategies. Members of the team received a Special Recognition Award at June’s HMPPS CFO ViCSO Awards for the vital work they do in helping veterans prepare for release.
Chris Bennett, Managing Director for Achieve said: “The Achieve Discovery Wing project supports offenders to achieve the best possible start after serving a prison sentence. By providing intensive support before their sentence finishes, we give our participants the ability to lead productive lives in the community and reduce their chances of future re-offending. The benefits of this programme to the community and the public purse are immense.”
The winners of the ERSA Awards will be announced at a special ceremony to be held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Tuesday 28 November 2023. Congratulations to both teams for being nominated. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for you in what we are sure will be hotly contested categories.
For full details of the award categories and finalists, please click the link below.