1. Seeing is Believing Programme ‘Getting Ready for Work’ Martyn Strike, NPT PCA Conference Roisin Currie, Greggs 15 th March 2013

2. Volunteers

3. Launch of the Programme Programme launched in 2012 Completed 2 cohorts (Gateshead & Newcastle) in April and October Number of attendees: Gateshead – 18 participants Newcastle – 19 participants

4. Content Programme consists of 5 modules which focus on CV and interview skills Building the participant’s confidence underpins all the sessions Designed to help the participants breakdown the barriers they feel may prevent them from obtaining a job The 6 th session is about ‘celebrating success’ when certificates are issued to the participants who have completed the sessions

5. Feedback Overall feedback was extremely positive with successful outcomes: Found Employment Entered Training VolunteeringJob Seeking %age Newcastle231244% Gateshead23237%

6. What the participants have said I have learned that a criminal record need not be a barrier that stops you finding work. A good attitude and positive thinking can get you a job I feel more confident meeting an employer I have learned about further progression to getting work i.e. courses, help with CVs I have learned that my conviction should not hold me back from getting a job if I can sell myself an interview

7. Next Steps Plan for 2013 is to deliver the sessions to cohorts in Northumberland and Sunderland Dates have been planned for April & September Continuing to encourage other volunteers to join and be part of the delivery Working with Pertemps to further support the participants