Rail Social Value - The Pathway to Filling the Skills Gap

Finding the right people to fill vacant roles can be difficult. Steve Womack of Amey Infrastructure Wales talks about how he has found workers with transferable skills. He's also contributing social value to his local area by employing ex-offenders. 
Hear about lessons from a steep learning curve and the benefits to be found.

01:41 About Steve Womack

02:31 Getting involved with the Pathway Programme

04:00 Finding the right candidates for the right roles

06:00 The response of staff to working with ex-offenders

07:39 Gareth’s involvement and experience with the programme

08:51 Gareth’s reception at Amey Infrastructure Wales

09:35 Steve talks about the results and the learning from the programme

10:35 Dealing with the transition from prison to release and employment

13:10 What Gareth has learned and gained from the programme

14:50 Steve recommends getting involved in the programme

16:10 About other schemes around the country

16:28 Steve’s offer to talk about his experience with the scheme

18:05 Gareth explains the challenges for programme participants

20:36 Learnings for participants and organisers within the programme

22:25 Using Gareth as a mentor for new participants

25:05 Gareth sums up his experience of the programme

If you'd like to talk to Steve Womack about his experience of the Pathway Programme, please use LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-womack-7471b532/

Transport for Wales Helping Rehabilitate People  https://news.tfw.wales/news/transport-for-wales-helping-rehabilitate-people

GOV.UK Guidance on employing prisoners and ex-offenders https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unlock-opportunity-employer-information-pack-and-case-studies