What is our Employability programme?
The Longford Trust Employability programme supports scholars to move confidently from university into the graduate-level careers they want. We believe every scholar deserves the same opportunities as their peers, regardless of background or lived experience. However, those with criminal records can find it hard to get jobs even though they have degrees. Our aim is to help each scholar use their degree, build their strengths and take their next steps into meaningful employment.
How we work
We work closely with scholars during their studies and after graduation, offering tailored one-to-one support, signposting, application advice and practical guidance. Our programme is delivered with expert partners and generous funders including Dreamchasing, The Dennis Family Foundation. Together we provide workshops, mentoring, work placements, courses, internships and professional networks that open doors and build confidence, as well as connecting people with organisations that can offer practical help, from work clothing to specialist equipment for certain roles.
Employer partnerships
We work with employers who believe in second chances and want to access exceptional talent.
One employer, who has given graduate jobs to three recent scholars, describes our Employability programme as allowing her to access ‘the best talent pool in the country’. Can you offer internships, work placements or insight days? Please do contact us.
- Support into degree-level jobs on graduation
- Specialist training, placements, work experience to be job-ready
- Linking with a network of employers looking to recruit
- Funded by Dreamchasing, the Dennis Family Foundation, and the Stone Family Foundation
- Contact Roxanne, our Employability Manager, at employ@longfordtrust.org