Planning for the future
ENGLAND & WALES
Planning for the future - Getting into employment
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The Forward Trust

Name
Employment support
Website
www.forwardtrust.org.uk/our-services/employment-services/
Number of prisoners/prison leavers helped
Forward supports over 15,000 people each year, in prison and in the community.
Region
ENGLAND & WALES
Who Can Apply
Each programme we run is for a slightly different group of people, so exact eligibility will depend on the individual scheme.
How the scheme can assist you

We give chances to people to develop new skills, find work or an apprenticeship and start a new story. Our expert team includes people with comparable experience who can provide inspirational peer support.

We deliver vocational skills and development programmes including qualifications, both in prison and in the community.

We provide support to help you into work experience, job roles, traineeships and apprenticeships.

Other related services:

  • information, advice and guidance in prisons and in the community
  • employment opportunities through our social enterprises
  • self-employment and business start-up support
How To Apply
To find out more, email employment@forwardtrust.org.uk
Key Dates
Depends on the programme.
Notes

Forward provides opportunities for employment for people who have lived experience of crime and/or addiction through its social enterprise – Blue Sky Services.

Forward provides a wide range of services that also includes housing and resettlement support. To see the full range, visit: www.forwardtrust.org.uk

Contact

For enquiries abut Forward's employability work or employment opportunities generally, email employment@forwardtrust.org.uk

To find out more about Blue Sky Services, email: Steve.Finn@blueskydevelopment.co.uk

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I was near the end of my sentence and I wanted to get a job when I got out. The prison told me about Forward and asked if I wanted to sign up for one of their courses. I went on their one-day ‘Work Taster’ session, then got in touch when I got out. I’m now employed in their Blue Sky Services team. This job keeps me smiling. Not many companies would have given me this opportunity with my background and I’m so grateful.”