CUMBRIA Chamber invited members and other local businesses to Haverigg Prison to explore ways of employing prisoners and ex-offenders.
Haverigg, which is situated near Millom in South Cumbria, is a Category D prison meaning that prisoners are housed in open conditions.
To qualify for Category D status, prisoners undergo a stringent review process and are required to be engaged in full-time work or training in preparation for release into communities all over the UK.
Through organising these events with HMP Haverigg, Cumbria Chamber aims to address the current labour shortage in Cumbria and give businesses the opportunity to explore alternative options for recruitment.
