Fred Sirieix to speak at Wembley event

Maitre d’ Fred Sirieix will deliver a key note speech about the impact of meaningful employment opportunities for offenders and his own experiences of transforming people's lives through learning and skills, at a unique event at Wembley Stadium this month.

Fred has experience of working with the justice sector and is a partner with Novus on The Right Course, which gives learner’s career-relevant skills, knowledge and qualifications, preparing them for a brighter future. He also has experience of employing ex-offenders.

Led by Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and their key partners who make up the Employer Engagement Partnership Group (EEPG) for London and Thames Valley, the conference at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday 20 March will offer advice and showcase success stories. There will also be demonstrations on the ease of working with prisons to create academies for industry and organisations that will train offenders in the skills they need to support their business.

Chris Horton, Novus Director of Operations London said: “We are delighted that Fred will be speaking at this fantastic event. He is a true advocate of providing real opportunities for offenders.”

If you need to grow your workforce and are looking for reliable, skilled and loyal employees, employing ex-offenders could be beneficial to you and your business. This event could give you the advice you need to start.

The event, on Tuesday 20 March 2018, will run from 8.15am to 12.15pm.

Fred is presenter of the hit Channel Four show First Dates. He is General Manager of Michelin-starred restaurant Galvin at Windows, at the London Hilton on Park Lane.