Greene King & more | Major firms unite to help care leavers and prison leavers into work

Greene King, Severn Trent and other leading UK businesses have joined forces with central and local Government to help more care leavers, ex-offenders and young people with mental health challenges in the West Midlands into quality jobs.

Through the partnership, the businesses aim to provide work opportunities for another 500 people from these backgrounds - an increase of 20% - with successful initiatives rolled out nationally to support thousands of people each year.

The Economic Inactivity Partnership brings together 12 businesses that have a strong presence in the region, with five government departments and the West Midlands Combined Authority.

It is supported by purpose-driven business charity ReGenerate and harnesses the power of business to support people who might otherwise struggle to find employment. This includes care leavers, prison leavers or young people with mental health issues, known as “hidden talent”, who businesses frequently find make highly capable and loyal employees.