Offender Training & Rehabilitation Programmes
Creating opportunities through skills, training and employment
Training for a future
At NC Group, we believe access to the right training, support and employment opportunities can help people move forward, build positive futures and successfully connect with their community.
We work with employers, professionals within the Criminal Justice System, prisons, and specialist partners across the North of England to break down barriers to employment through inclusive recruitment, skills development, recognised qualifications, and pathways into work.
Breaking Down Barriers
Disclosure of convictions, a lack of qualifications, gaps in employment history, practical challenges such as transport, and the stigma associated with a criminal record can all make it difficult to move forward.
Our programmes and partnerships are designed to help remove these barriers and make training and employment more accessible and inclusive.
Depending on individual circumstances and programme availability, support can include:
Vocational and industry training
Recognised qualifications and certifications
Practical support throughout training
Support to access appropriate funding
Employability skills and confidence
Progression into sustainable employment
For Individuals
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Access tailored training
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Build skills and confidence
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Gain recognised qualifications
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Improve employment prospects
For Employers
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Access tailored recruitment support
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Discover untapped talent
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Address skills shortages
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Build a more inclusive, diversified workforce
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Demonstrate social value
For Our Communities
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Support rehabilitation
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Help reduce reoffending
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Strengthen families and communities
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Create wider social and economic value
The Benefits of Training, Skills and Employment
Working Together to Create Better Outcomes
Effective rehabilitation often depends on organisations working together.
NC Group works collaboratively with regional specialist referral and support organisations, employers, prisons, and community partners to connect individuals with required training, practical support, and employment opportunities.
Our work demonstrates how collaboration can help individuals overcome barriers, access training and qualifications and progress towards sustainable employment.
Meet Becky Childs
Operations Manager, Learner Loans & Offender Programmes
Becky leads the delivery and development of our reducing reoffending programmes and Learner Loans Provision, helping create pathways into skills development, qualifications and employment.
With extensive experience in restorative justice, victim care, offender engagement in community and custodial settings, and programme delivery, Becky brings specialist knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and the barriers that can influence effective rehabilitation, reintegration and recovery from harm. Becky is an experienced Case Supervisor, registered with the Restorative Justice Council.
She works closely with learners, specialist partners and employers to create opportunities, support positive outcomes and help individuals develop the skills and confidence needed to move forward.
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“Previous involvement in criminality should never fully define a person or deter them from wanting to make positive changes for themselves, their loved ones or those they may have harmed as a result of their actions.
We believe that with the right support, opportunities to access training and education, previous involvement with the Criminal Justice System should not prevent someone from personal and professional development, building a successful career or positively contributing to their community.” – Becky Childs
Working in partnership...
Work With Us
Whether you are an employer looking to access new talent and create social value, an organisation supporting people involved in the Criminal Justice System, or a potential referral partner, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.
Together, we can break down barriers to skills and employment and create opportunities that benefit individuals, businesses and communities.
Talk to our team about training, employment opportunities and partnership working.
Offender Training & Employment FAQs
NC Group provides access to vocational and industry-relevant training, recognised qualifications and employability support. Available programmes may vary based on individual circumstances, eligibility, funding and current provision.
Eligibility depends on the programme, funding and individual circumstances. NC Group works with individuals involved in the Criminal Justice System, alongside prisons, referral organisations and specialist support partners.
Training can help individuals develop practical skills, gain recognised qualifications and build confidence, supporting progression towards employment, greater independence and successful reintegration.
Yes. NC Group works with employers and partners to help create pathways into employment while supporting businesses looking to broaden their talent pool, address skills needs and deliver social value.
NC Group works collaboratively with referral organisations, prisons, employers and community partners. Organisations interested in making referrals or exploring partnership opportunities can talk to a member of our team.
