Delivering Opportunity  - Breaking Down Barriers   

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This National Inclusion Week we are sharing the stories of some brilliant colleagues who have joined the civil service via Going Forward into Employment,  a recruitment pathway into the civil service for people with barriers to employment.   Over the …

Building Bridges Between Prison and Civil Service Employment

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In honour of National Opportunity Day on 7 August, we are celebrating efforts to create genuine, inclusive pathways to employment for all. Recently, we visited a prison and young offender institute to connect with women in custody and showcase the …

This opportunity is helping me grow personally and professionally every day

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Hello Friends of GFiE This month the UK celebrates Social Mobility Day on 12th June. GFiE is all about breaking down barriers to opportunity and this month we celebrate our ongoing commitment to social mobility through our Life Chance Recruitment …

Celebrating and Supporting Carers during Carers Week!

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This week we celebrate Carer’s Week 2025 June 9th – 15th, the aim is to shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of carers and raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise their contribution to families …

Welcoming new pathways to GFiE Life Chance Recruitment

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In Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) we develop, run and support life chance recruitment pathways across the civil service. In fact we’ve been helping departments and agencies recruit talented people across the UK and NI since 2018 - that’s seven …

A talented, capable, and dedicated team member; someone who has truly become a valued asset!

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World Autism Awareness Day (Wednesday 2nd April 2025) is dedicated to raising awareness about Autism and promoting acceptance, inclusion, and support for Autistic People. To celebrate World Autism Day and Autism Acceptance Month throughout April, this blog edition provides an …

There is a unique skillset that comes with having diverse experiences and each person can add so much value

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Care Day (Friday 21st February 2025) is the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience! To Celebrate Care Day 2025, we would like to share with you a personal experience from an individual who has come …