Working with employer partners to support learners into employment at HMP Low Newton

At Novus, supporting learners into employment is integral to their rehabilitation journey. If learners are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to find employment upon release, they are less likely to reoffend. 

HMP Low Newton recently had a visit from Mott MacDonald to support with the employment provision at the prison. A team of project managers from Mott MacDonald delivered a session to 6 female learners, focusing on helping them identify and develop their soft skills in preparation for future employment. The visit was facilitated collaboratively by Sarah, our Novus Works Resettlement Coordinator and IAG Provider, Acron. 

The session was well received, leaving learners feeling positive and uplifted with encouraging feedback from learners including: 

It was a positive atmosphere and very interesting. I loved listening to other people's stories. 

Sharing information about everyone's goals and listening to how to use soft skills was good. 

Who is Mott MacDonald?

Mott MacDonald is a global management, engineering and development consultancy based in the UK. The company focuses on improving society through excellence, digital innovation and sustainable solutions for clients. 

The importance of employer partnerships

Partnering with employers such as Mott MacDonald is integral to the employment support we offer learners. Through collaborative partnerships, we can connect learners with leading, socially engaged employers where they are able to learn and gain valuable employment skills and knowledge that will help them find employment upon release.

Amina, our Novus Head of Partnerships and Business Improvement, also shared her thoughts on the session and the importance of partner employers. 

Thank you to Jo and Maddie at Mott MacDonald for delivering such an insightful session on soft skills and their critical role in achieving meaningful employment. Employer partnerships are integral in helping our learners identify and develop essential employment skills. 

Working with employer partners on projects like this, also has a profound impact on the companies who participate. The Mott MacDonald representatives also commented positively on their visit to HMP Low Newton:

At Mott MacDonald, we are committed to having a postive impact on society. Collaborating with Novus has enabled us to deliver a meaningful session to learners in HMP Low Newton in recognising their own skills to support them as part of their rehabilitation. 

If you'd like to learn more or are interested in working with us to provide new and innovative opportunities to learners, contact us via our work with us page on the website.