How the scheme can assist you
Our Battersea-based Textiles Hub provides a safe space for prison leavers to stabilise, socialise and learn new skills. This vocational yet supportive environment allows for the development of new and existing skills, building of confidence and up-to-date content for CVs.
At The Hub you can:
- achieve Open College Network accredited modules to put toward wider qualifications
- develop techniques in sewing, stitching, embroidery and design in textiles
- gain experience in a variety of roles such as Admin, Stock Management, Packing and Dispatch, Events, Sales (customer service), and Production
- be matched with an Employment Mentor to help identify and achieve long and short-term goals
Our dedicated Engagement and Support Officer provides tailored, practical support and advice on all issues surrounding resettlement; including but not limited to housing, benefits, personal development, mental health and wellbeing and disclosure of conviction(s). We can also access small pools of funding for costs associated with further learning or employment plans. We have links with a range of employers and training providers, so those who engage with us do not necessarily have to have a stitching background or a desire to work in the textiles industry to join the programme.
Places with us at our Battersea Hub are voluntary but all travel and lunch expenses are covered on the days of attendance.
