PeoplePlus UK

As we wrap up our week of 2024 reflections, today we’re celebrating the success of our Enterprise division. This year we have focused on helping individuals take control of their futures by starting and growing their own businesses. Here are some of the highlights: - Across England, we’ve supported hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs with business advice, mentoring, and access to funding to help launch and grow their businesses. - Our monthly business workshops have been a huge success, equipping participants with the skills they need to navigate the challenges of running a business. - We’ve supported numerous successful business launches, with many entrepreneurs now thriving in their chosen sectors, creating jobs and contributing to local economies. Watch our video for more highlights from the year and join us in celebrating the success of our Enterprise contracts in 2024!

A Year of Social Value Creation The Social Value services team at PeoplePlus UK have packed 2024 with collaboration, community building and change making, and they won't be slowing down in 2025! Their mission? Seeking out people, partners and progressive organisations to join with the SRAG, support the Social Recruitment Covenant and continue to lead the way in the sustainable creation of social value (through inclusive hiring, people development, community engagement and much more!) https://lnkd.in/dWbw-3Qg There's so much more to be done - roll on 2025! AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group Amey AMFRESH Group ANTZ UK The Association of Accessible Employers The Bedford College Group The Birmingham Metropolitan College Cognassist Concentrix Churchill Group Currys plc DHL 55/Redefined Future First G4S Genius Within CIC IKEA Karndean Designflooring UK Keltruck Scania Knoops M Group Services Morrison Water Services Milestone Infrastructure NHS Employers PRIORITISING PEOPLE'S LIVES LTD Premier Foods The Omni Group - Omni Facilities Management Smart Environmental Support Services Wanzl Group SUEZ UK Sureserve Speedy Hire Lidl GB Openreach Physiological Measurements Ltd (PML) SecuriGroup (continued below) #SocialValue #SocialRecruitment #SRAG #SocialRecruitmentCovenant #CollaborationNotCompetion #ExperienceTheSRAG #Partnership #SocialImpact #SocialChange #SocialMobility #Inclusion #BeTheChange #2025

Laura Savage, Arlene Callan and Alistair Kerr had a fantastic meeting with Minister Tom Arthur today who is the Minister for Employment and Investment, where they discussed a range of strategic topics including community wealth, supported employment, and the importance of moving disadvantaged and disabled individuals into the workforce. They also explored ways to engage economically inactive people and highlighted how social value and community wealth play a crucial role in making these initiatives successful. We can't wait to see how these discussions continue to play out in 2025.

A Year of Impact: Community Services Division 2024 has been a year of significant growth and impact for both Independent Living Services and Gloucestershire Carers Hub. Find out more about the key highlights from our Community Services Division in 2024 by visiting: https://lnkd.in/efK42MN2 We are proud of the work we have done to support individuals and communities. Here’s to another year of growth, innovation, and positive impact. #ILS #GloucestershireCarersHub #care #support #community #socialimpact

As we continue reflecting on 2024, today we’re highlighting the outstanding achievements from our Employability contracts. From supporting individuals into meaningful employment to empowering them with the skills and confidence to succeed, it’s been a year of transformation. Here are some key moments from the year... - Restart Scheme: Assisting thousands on their journey into sustainable jobs with tailored guidance. - Fair Start Scotland: Supporting individuals to enter the workforce through personalised guidance, training opportunities, and interview preparation. - The launch of innovative pre-ESOL sessions like Glasgow for Beginners, ensuring language is no longer a barrier for those entering the workforce. - We were honoured to win the Social Value Award at this year’s Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) (ERSA) Awards, recognising the life-changing impact of our work. Watch our video for more highlights, and join us in celebrating these achievements. Stay tuned for more updates through the week.

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back on our achievements in 2024. Every day this week, we’ll highlight key moments from the year, showing how we’ve supported people to develop skills, find employment, and move towards better futures. Today, we’re focusing on our Justice Division where over 12,000 learners have completed over 23,000 qualifications and some stand out initiatives. - The Hideout at HMP Onley: A new training academy in partnership with Greene King, giving prisoners qualifications and practical experience in hospitality. - 10 years of WayOut TV, delivering in-cell learning in over 70 prisons. - The Secret Diner at HMP Sudbury: Learners ran a fine dining event in collaboration with The Right Course and fred sirieix - The new Construction Academy at HMP Ranby, supporting over 250 learners to develop skills in trades like plumbing and bricklaying. - A Graduation ceremony at HMP Littlehey where our learners graduated with degrees from the The Open University - Our tutor being awarded Educator of the Year at the Skills for Justice Inspire Awards - And so much more.... Watch our video highlights, and stay tuned for more updates throughout the week.

We are delighted that entrepreneur and music icon, Levi Roots agreed to be our special guest this Christmas on Wayout TV. He was interviewed by our Director of Content & Digital Strategy Jezz Wright M.Ed. His interview will be played to prisoners via WayOutTV as part of the Xmas schedule. It's such a great interview, we wanted to share it with you too! He discusses his famous encounter with Peter Jones (Dragons Den), the multi-million pound success of his Reggae Reggae sauce brand, his friendship with Bob Marley, and what it felt like to sing Happy Birthday to Nelson Mandela!! https://lnkd.in/dP9T6y96

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🏗️ Building Second Chances at HMP Ranby 🏗️ HMP Ranby recently held an event to talk about their innovative approach to education to reduce re-offending. The PeoplePlus Construction Academy is equipping learners with skills like plumbing, joinery, and painting, transforming lives and reducing reoffending rates. Learners like Kyran who has been incarcerated since a very young age but is determined to turn his life around. Through the plumbing and multi-skills courses has gained the confidence and qualifications to choose a different future when he is released. Discover how these programmes are not just changing lives but strengthening communities and the construction industry by reading more here: https://ow.ly/xS9k50Up413

🔔 How IKEA is Pioneering Refugee Inclusion in the Workplace A huge thanks to Hiliary Jenkins, Sustainability Business Partner at IKEA, and Tanya Hamilton, EDI Leader at IKEA UK and Ireland, who led the latest Social Recruitment Advocacy Group Lunch and Learn webinar. It was truly eye-opening. Together they shared how SRAG member IKEA's innovative approach to refugee employment in the UK is breaking barriers and inspiring change - and not just here in the UK, but worldwide. So many thought-provoking takeaways - here are just a few: 💡 Transformative Impact A refugee employment program can drive inclusion and create pathways to meaningful work, sustained work - with 70% retention possible in retail! 💡 Rethinking Recruitment Innovative processes make opportunities more accessible while challenging outdated perceptions. 💡 Diversity as a Strength How embracing diverse skills and experiences enriches teams and builds a stronger brand. The session went deep into the how behind these achievements, exploring practical steps, real-world challenges, and the powerful impact of collaboration. ❔ How can your organisation play a role in creating more inclusive pathways to employment for refugees, and other marginalised people? Drop a comment or email [email protected] to explore how you can access the session, take inspiration from IKEA’s incredible work, and become part of th the #SRAG community. #Inclusion #SocialImpact #Leadership #RefugeeEmployment #EDI Jemma Hirschfield Assoc CIPD Cheryl Craig (She/Her) Alan Felstead Dr Craig Corrigan Emma Grigson