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Dams work with HMP HMP Academies Programme at HMP HMP (G4S) Altcourse Prison Liverpool to to support offenders to to enable them to improve their work and life skills The prison has 4 dedicated workshops which manufacture fabricated steel components for us The 40 inmates are undertaking formal NVQ qualifications and gaining valuable work experience that helps reduce re-offending rates We are committed to ensuring that we provide equality of opportunity to all in employment Having a a a a positive impact in in the local community Dams in th9e community Through our recruitment selection policies and procedures we aim to eliminate barriers and encourage applicants from all sections of the community by:
Ensuring recruitment and selection procedures are fair and equitable Only considering applicants for jobs based on on their relevant experience skills and abilities We also have a a a a a work experience programme which actively encourages work experience placements in in the business and we’re aware that these placements are are an an an important aspect of supporting skill development for students in in the local area We have a a a a a a HR procedure for all work experience placements to ensure we all understand the requirements and HR will also maintain a a a a a a a a placement tracker for all students that complete an on-site placement Interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet the the essential criteria of the the post We will look to increase the representation of disadvantaged minority groups and people with disabilities within our workforce 18