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The Jobtrack programme is based on research which shows a link between unemployment and reoffending. By helping offenders increase their skills and get jobs it is contributing to an overall crime reduction strategy.

Jobtrack is based on the needs of the individual on release from prison and in the community.  Working throughout Northern Ireland it provides a structured programme of individual assessment and action planning incorporating benefits advice; handling disclosure; training and job sampling opportunities.

James and Brian are two of our success stories.  Over 90% of Jobtrack clients are rated as either a medium or high risk of re-offending.  This is a tough group, as they are generally long-term unemployed and face more barriers than most when trying to convince businesses to employ them. 

Not everyone completes the Jobtrack programme.  However, of the 231 offenders who did complete it during 2009/10, 58% went into training or employment.  Of those who did not finish, 16% left to pursue training or employment.

The current Jobtrack contract is until March 2011.  With the emerging, challenging economic situation we expect to face further difficulties engaging with the labour market. However, by identifying and establishing innovative solutions to tackle barriers, the Jobtrack team are continuing to reach their targets. You can download a copy of our Engaging the Employer - A Best Practice Guide by clicking here.

Jobtrack is working with one of the most socially excluded groups and the outcomes are more than comparable with the mainstream New Deal programme which “works with a client group with considerably fewer difficulties than most Jobtrack clients”.

Jobtrack is funded under the ESFNI Priority 1:helping people into sustainable employment and is also supported by the PBNI and NIPS.

Contact

Tel: 02890 320 157
Email: here

User Experiences

Brian

James

Fiona

Leon

David

Evaluation Report

Jobtrack Evaluation 2010

Links

ESF

PBNI

NIPS

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