Skills Gaps and Ex Offenders

11:15 on 20th November 2025 - LIVETALK stage

Across many sectors, businesses face growing skills shortages that constrain productivity, innovation, and growth. At the same time, thousands of capable individuals with experience, determination, and potential remain underutilized due to the barriers they encounter after leaving prison.

This session explores how employing ex-offenders can help close critical skills gaps while creating valuable opportunities for businesses, individuals, and communities. Through expert insights, employer case studies, and open discussion, attendees will gain practical understanding of the benefits, challenges, and support available for inclusive recruitment.

By unlocking the potential of this overlooked talent pool, organisations can strengthen workforce resilience, improve retention, meet staffing needs, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and social responsibility—driving positive change beyond the workplace.