Case Study

The Programme has turned prisoners into tax payers and offers the individuals career prospects. In turn this has provided business with a motivated workforce. Examples of offenders that have been trained and employed through the Offender Programme led by National Grid include:

• Craig works for DHL Exel in the North West. He was in HM YOI Thorn Cross, where he became eligible for release on temporary licence and worked at a local site. His employer now describes him as a ‘star’ in his work attitude, reliability and commitment.
• Thomas is now a qualified Gas Network Operative and is working for North London Gas Alliance. He has now completed his level 11 Team Leader Service course.