Umbrella Training and The Forward Trust to support ex-offenders into hospitality apprenticeships
Umbrella Training has partnered with social business and charity The Forward Trust to launch the industry’s first formal apprenticeship pathway for ex-offenders.
The Forward Trust have developed a new pilot scheme called the Prison Apprentice Pathway (or PAP), supported and funded by charitable trust Porticus UK. The aim is to create an apprenticeship pathway that will introduce more people to the hospitality sector.
The project identifies those who are within three months of release and might be suitable for an apprenticeship when they get out.
The programme will also help prepare people for the practical elements of what an apprenticeship will involve, so that by the time they are due for release they are ready to start an apprenticeship. These include food production skills, effective communication and first line supervision skills.
Once released, Umbrella will work with Forward's Employment Coaches to connect people with suitable apprenticeships on release.
Adele Oxberry, chief executive and founder of Umbrella Training, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with The Forward Trust to connect ex-offenders with employers in the hospitality sector and provide them with quality apprenticeships and experience. With our wealth of experience in the apprenticeship space and Forward’s history of supporting individuals to build positive and productive futures, we look forward to supporting prison leavers to gain apprenticeship qualifications and forging sustainable careers in the industry.”
Asi Panditharatna, Executive Director of Employment Services at Forward said: "This innovative new programme will enable prison leavers to access exciting apprenticeship roles and careers in the hospitality sector. It will be integrated into our existing Information, Advice and Guidance services. We are delighted to be working with Umbrella who are strongly committed to supporting social mobility and improving the life chances of those from disadvantaged backgrounds".
See More in the Press:
https://www.fmj.co.uk/umbrella-training-supporting-ex-offenders-into-hospitality-apprenticeships/
https://www.hospitalityandcateringnews.com/2022/11/ex-offenders-hospitality-apprenticeships/
https://www.thecaterer.com/news/umbrella-training-the-forward-trust-ex-offenders-apprenticeships
