Our current Programs by Constructed Pathways

 In April 2024, the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce held a meeting at HMP Peterborough, gathering its members to focus on a crucial theme: effective rehabilitation and sustainable employment for people upon their release from prison. The consensus was clear, if rehabilitation is to succeed, time spent in prison must be used productively, with greater focus on training, education, and career development opportunities.

During the meeting, the Chamber presented a Ministry of Justice (MoJ) report for the year ending March 2021, which revealed that the overall proven reoffending rate for adults in the UK was 25.6%, meaning approximately one in four reoffends within 12 months of release. For those serving sentences of less than 12 months, the reoffending rate is even higher, exceeding 55%.

A major factor contributing to reoffending is the difficulty former prisoners face in securing stable employment. Many lack the necessary skills, have low educational attainment, and face stigma from potential employers, which limits their access to apprenticeships and further training. Ironically, employment is one of the most effective ways to reduce reoffending, yet many ex-offenders struggle to receive the necessary training and opportunities to secure work.

At the same time, the construction industry is grappling with a severe labour shortage, particularly in key trades such as bricklaying, groundworking, electrical work, and plumbing and heating engineering.

Constructed Pathways has now explored and created an initial partnership with HMP Peterborough, to provide solutions to address both issues; reducing reoffending and meeting labour demands by creating an innovative, sustainable pathway to employment in the construction industry. This approach will offer relevant, trade-specific training and education during the final 6 months of prisoners' sentences, positioning them for employment upon release, regardless of where they are in the country. In collaboration with our consortium, we will enable initial bricklaying qualifications, mentorship, coaching supporting self-employment and obtaining their CSCS cards, offering new opportunities for individuals seeking a fresh start in a sector that desperately needs skilled workers to drive forward economic growth, starting in the region. Constructed Pathways have also build relationships with employers and the supply chain of large-scale developments, ensuring that individuals who have earned the necessary skills will have every chance to secure employment after release. A significant advantage of the construction industry is its geographic flexibility, wherever a person is released, the high demand for workers increases the likelihood of securing a job locally, addressing one of the key barriers to post-release employment. 

•  HMP Peterborough: Selecting the right individuals—motivated and committed to training and success to secure employment upon release. Provide space for training to be conducted effectively
• NHBC: Supplying the skills curriculum, industry leading trainers training the skills which industry needs and trusts
• Constructed Pathways: Sourcing and providing high-quality training, industry partners for credibility and employment opportunities, enabling pathways into construction once release dates and location(s) are identified through our contracts with Master Developers and their supply chain
• Urban&Civic: Providing financial and project support to enable delivery and support employment pathways into the industry. Utilising their supply chain to help resource and support people post delivery

• Breheny -  Provided groundworks and support to enable the facility to be used at HMP Peterborough
• ECL - Provided support with materials and tooling to enable training
• Jewsons - Supported obtaining materials and resources for delivery
• Adaptainer - Provided crucial infrastructure to HMP Peterborough for storage solutions