This piece highlights a BBC Radio discussion on the growing role of apprenticeships in supporting ex-offenders as they transition back into employment. Focusing on the opportunities and challenges facing individuals leaving prison, it explores how skills training and vocational pathways can help reduce reoffending while providing employers with access to a wider talent pool. The feature examines the broader conversation around rehabilitation, workforce shortages and creating meaningful routes back into work.
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