Rebuild & Recruit: Business & Pr*son Workforce

Doncaster Chamber are proud to be launching a new event supporting the rehabilitation and employment of current & ex offenders through connecting the prisons with business. Businesses will have a tour of the facility providing the opportunity to see the work the prisons offer into upskilling and developing offenders helping to ensure they can seek employment and successful re-entry into society upon release.We are delighted to be working with HMP Moorland, HMP Hatfield, HMP Lindholme and Serco (HMP Doncaster) in line with the support this will have on the wider community and our dedicated to delivering sustained improvements to public safety, business confidence and visitor experience into the city centre.

WHAT TO EXPECT...

• Tea/Coffee
• Build your network - exchange ideas, share experiences & create new partnerships.
• Panel session to support businesses on hiring ex offenders, the opportunities, challenges & wider community impact.
• Support in the rehabilitation of offenders and the impact this has on the wider community.
• Comfortable, modest, and practical attire (see below for further details).
• Tour HMP Moorland Pr*son Industries Complex

THE CONVERSATION

• Addressing myths whilst covering the social impact and practical considerations
• Show the extensive support on offer to businesses
• Focusing on the opportunity & potential within the Pr*son workforce.
• Emphasise connection & collaboration to fill skills gaps.
• Supporting business to build inclusive workforces whilst contributing towards reducing anti-social behaviour, reoffending and homelessness.
• Offer businesses the opportunity to tap into an underutilised pool of talent.

AGENDA(Subject to Change)8:45am -9:00am: Arrival & Sign In9:30am – 10:45am: Tours of HMP Moorland Pr*son Industries Complex10:50am: Welcomes - Dan Fell, CEO of Doncaster Chamber - Simon McDonnell, HMP Moorland Governor11:00am: Panel Session12:00pm – 1:00pm: Networking / Opportunity to speak confidentially to support services/businesses

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Please bring photo ID on the day (ideally an in-date Driving License or Passport), you will not be permitted into the establishment without this.
• Late Arrivals will not be permitted. Should you need to leave this event earlier than the planned finish time, please inform the Chamber prior to attending the event.
• Please leave all prohibited items in vehicles such as phones, smartwatches, laptops, unsealed liquids, vape refills, cigarettes etc as these are not permitted to be brought into the Pr*son. If you have any queries specifically then please ask and we can advise.
• As this is a Pr*son-based event, please ensure your clothing is appropriate for the setting. Out of respect for the environment and in line with security expectations, we kindly ask that you avoid low-cut or revealing clothing, short skirts or dresses, and high heels. Comfortable, modest, and practical attire is recommended.
• ​There is a visitors car park on your right-hand side as you turn into the Pr*son and the Pr*son will be on your left. You will be met at the gate by a staff member to support.