71. Employability - Kier

Following hot on the heels of our entrepreneurial mini-series Zak & Emma are spending the next few episodes looking at employability; How to find a job, how to prepare for one and who can help you along the way…

Siyanda first came across Kier while in prison. The idea of working in construction didn’t really appeal to her but she was encouraged to attend a focus group by an officer. During the session, Siyanda discovered the wealth of roles offered by Kier and reached out to them when she moved to open prison which led to her securing employment with them.

She is now their 'senior D&I project coordinator' and says attending that focus group was the best thing she ever did. Siyanda tells us what it was like applying for a job whilst in prison, how Kier are supporting people inside and beyond the prison walls and why there's never been a better time to be leaving prison and searching for employment

USEFUL LINKS:

• Kier Careers
• Kier - Making Ground Programme
• New Futures Network
• Clean Slate
• Quids In Magazine
• Quids in - Job Readiness Quiz

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Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast

Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes

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