# Ex-Offender Employment Agencies A Fairer Chance Attempts to Support People Toward Sustainable Jobs By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-05-31 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fairer-chance References: [bitcarc.org.uk](http://www.bitcarc.org.uk/afairerchance) & [afairerchance](http://www.afairerchance.co.uk/) While the title of "employment agency" doesn't quite do it justice, A Fairer Chance in a way operates according to that logic -- but better. It is a [social enterprise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-tech-training) that is currently on the arc Business in the Community program. It offers skills to ex-offenders as well as [NEET individuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-accelerator) in order to prepare them for [sustainable job opportunities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alert-jobs). "We have placed over 300 reformed offenders and NEETS, into worthwhile employment since we set up this Community Interest Company just over two years ago," A Fairer Chance writes on its website of its successes. "Our beneficiaries have moved into a range of opportunities including graduate entry management roles, technical support jobs, retail, both entry level and supervisory positions, and both skilled and unskilled construction work." **Contact Information** A Fairer Chance [website](http://www.afairerchance.co.uk/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ex-offender Job Placement:** Social enterprises are using innovative approaches to help ex-offenders and NEET individuals secure sustainable job opportunities. - **Skill-building for Sustainable Employment:** Agencies are providing job skills training to help increase employment opportunities for ex-offenders and NEET individuals. - **Fair Hiring Practices for Ex-offenders:** Companies are recognizing the value of hiring ex-offenders and are partnering with employment agencies to help build a diverse and talented workforce. ### Who This Affects Most - **Human Resources:** Human resources professionals can partner with employment agencies to develop fair and effective hiring practices for ex-offenders. - **Social Work:** Social work professionals can partner with job placement agencies to provide support and services to ex-offenders and NEET individuals. - **Criminal Justice:** Criminal justice professionals can work with job placement agencies to provide employment opportunities and reduce recidivism rates among ex-offenders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Young Professionals Recruitment Support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haystack.md) - [Equality-Focused Algorithm Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairplay.md) - [AI-Enhanced Employment Accessibility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enabled-talent.md) - [Ageism-Focused Work Pledges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-centre-for-ageing-better.md) - [Inclusive Job Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inployable.md) - [Youth-Focused Mentorship Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-accelerator-1.md) - [Referral-Based Hiring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faltara.md) - [Discreet Career Change Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exareer-platform.md) - [Youth-Focused Mentorship Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-accelerator.md)