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

Jobtrack is delivered right across Northern Ireland. It is primarily based on the needs of the individual, and uses a structured programme of assessment and individual action planning, advice, training, and work sampling opportunities.

James and Brian are two of our success stories (links to their experiences can be found in the top right of this page). Over 78% 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 all our clients make it through the Jobtrack programme.  However, of the 277 offenders who did complete it during 2009/10, 53% went into training or employment.  Of those who did not finish the programme, 13% left due to employment opportunities.     

With the emerging, challenging economic situation, we expect to face further difficulties engaging with the labour market. However, through identifying and establishing innovative solutions to tackle barriers, the Jobtrack team are continuing to reach their targets.

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 Details

Tel: 028 9032 0157
Email

User Experiences

Fiona

Reports

Summary Report 2008-10