Transforming Lives Through Real Work Environments. We are proud to share the impact of the Made Inside Britain project, a powerful partnership between Antz Junction and the New Futures Network, funded by the Local Integration Fund. For 18 months, we worked with HMP Kirkham, HMP Lancaster Farms, and HMP/YOI Thorn Cross, proving that sustainable employment is the most effective bridge from custody to community. The Impact at a Glance: • 124 Individuals Supported: Holistic, "through-the-gate" mentorship covering everything from mental health and housing to debt advice and family reconnection. • Real-World Skills: Every graduate earned their CSCS card and industry-recognised qualifications in scaffolding or plant machinery. • Proven Results: A third of all participants successfully transitioned into employment, either via ROTL (Release on Temporary License) or upon their final release. By providing Real Work Environments (RWEs) within the prison estate, trades weren’t just being taught – the confidence and stability to ensure prison leavers are able to contribute to the economy in the Northwest. A huge thank you all the dedicated individuals who worked hard to turn their lives around. To find out more and get involved email info@antzjunction.com today.

Building futures in the North West!

The Made Inside Britain project supported 124 prison leavers across 3 prisons, with 1/3 into employment (either ROTL/release).

To #FindOutMore email info@antzjunction.com now.

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Transforming Lives Through Real Work Environments. We are proud to share the impact of the Made Inside Britain project, a powerful partnership between Antz Junction and the New Futures Network, funded by the Local Integration Fund. For 18 months, we worked with HMP Kirkham, HMP Lancaster Farms, and HMP/YOI Thorn Cross, proving that sustainable employment is the most effective bridge from custody to community. The Impact at a Glance: • 124 Individuals Supported: Holistic, "through-the-gate" mentorship covering everything from mental health and housing to debt advice and family reconnection. • Real-World Skills: Every graduate earned their CSCS card and industry-recognised qualifications in scaffolding or plant machinery. • Proven Results: A third of all participants successfully transitioned into employment, either via ROTL (Release on Temporary License) or upon their final release. To find out more and get involved email info@antzjunction.com today.

Building futures in the North West!

The Made Inside Britain project supported 124 prison leavers across 3 prisons, with 1/3 into employment (either ROTL/release).

To #FindOutMore email info@antzjunction.com now.

#SocialValue #SocialImpact #SecondChances #SustainableEmployment

Bay Area Jobs First collaborative outlines $9 million in catalyst awards, plans for post‑2026 sustainability All Home and the Bay Area Jobs First collaborative told the California Workforce Development Board they awarded $9 million across 10 catalyst projects targeting five priority sectors and will hold an April symposium to align funding and activation plans before California Jobs First funding sunsets in September 2026.

The Bay Area is set to receive a $9 million boost aimed at creating sustainable jobs across key sectors, but will it be enough to bridge growing workforce gaps before funding expires in 2026?

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Palms for Life opens doors for ex-nun turned hospitality star Allexer Namundjembo From quiet halls of a convent  to bustling hotel corridors, 30-year-old Ermelinda Amses of Gobabis has traded her life as a Catholic nun for a new journey in hospitality and tourism.  Armed with vocational training and unwavering determination, she is redefined her path. Raised on a resettlement farm by her Ju/’hoansi mother and Nama father, Ermelinda’s path reflects the barriers many Namibian youth face in securing sustainable employment. She began her schooling at Gunichas Roman Catholic Primary School and completed  Grade 12 at Epako Secondary School in 2013 with 18 points. Her dream of becoming a teacher was out of reach.  “After grade 12, I wanted to become a teacher, but my points were too low to qualify,” she said. After school, she joined the SMIC Sisters in Keetmanshoop, where she served as Catholic nu for three years.  When she left the convent, she moved to Windhoek to improve her Grade 12 results through the Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol) and searched for work.  “I was looking for work but couldn’t find anything despite trying very hard,” she said. In 2018, she enrolled at the Community Skills Development Foundation (COSDEF) for an office administration course.  She dropped out in her second year due to financial problems and returned to Gobabis.  There, she worked as a classroom assistant at Rakatuka Primary School and sold perfumes to earn extra money.  “I used the little salary I earned to buy perfumes and sell them in Gobabis,” she said. In 2022, she received a grant from the Palms For Life initiative.  This support allowed her to take a bridging course in hospitality and tourism at COSDEF Gobabis.  Two years later, she completed an internship at the Seeheim Hotel near Keetmanshoop, gaining hands-on experience in the field.  She later enrolled for level 3 studies at the African Hospitality and Tourism Vocational Training Centre in Windhoek, specialising in front office work. “I like interacting and being of service to people. I am the first point of contact for visitors, and that motivates me every day,” she said.  In 2025, she passed her level 4 final exams and received a job offer from Tate Village in Windhoek West.  She believes the training and support she received were key to her success.  “Palms For Life really changed my life. After gaining these skills, I finally got an offer. It was not easy, but persistence paid off,” she said. Ermelinda encourages other young people to consider vocational training as a way to gain employment.  “To the youth out there, vocational training is the way to go. Pursue your passions and aspirations. As artisans, we are very important,” she said. Her story highlights the role of vocational education and support programmes in helping young people build careers and contribute to the country’s development.

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If jamming to Taylor Swift while writing is wrong I really don’t want to be right ever! 2000 words so far today! #SustainableEmployment and #HumanResourceDevelopment

Alaska marine program focuses on local job creation and training amidst funding cuts Alaska's marine industry prioritizes local job training for village residents amid AVTECH funding reductions.

Alaska's marine industry is at a crossroads, with local job opportunities and essential training programs threatened by funding cuts—how will communities adapt?

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This is the basics of what we do - and it works! In the previous 5 years we've supported over 1000 Members (people with a conviction) into sustainable employment!
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