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This opportunity set me on a good path to achieve further employment within the public sector, I am confident it can do the same for others

The Civil Service has over 20 Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) Life Chance Schemes currently in operation across Government, using innovative approaches to recruitment and providing Individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, who face barriers to employment, with opportunities …

Farewell and happy retirement to GFiE Director Peter Lawrence OBE

Pete Lawrence, Director for GFIE, retires in May after 43 years in the Civil Service. We caught up with Pete to ask him a few questions about the highlights and challenges of his career. He shared with us a few …

The support I have had has been unbelievable and I am so grateful to be working in such a nice environment

The Civil Service has over 20 Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) Life Chance Schemes in operation across Government, using innovative approaches to recruitment and providing Individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, who face barriers to employment, with opportunities and …

Prison Leaver Recruitment in the Civil Service

Fiona Ryland, Government Chief People Officer shares her recent experience from a visit to HMP Standford Hill, and her commitment and support for Prison Leaver Recruitment in the Civil Service. I recently visited a Prison with colleagues from the Going …

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) - Opportunities to become a ‘Buddy’

The GFiE team are looking for your support to become a 'Buddy' and help new colleagues as they join the Civil Service through our ever growing scheme.

Could you become a Business Mentor?

Could you become a Business Mentor and have a positive impact on helping support Prison Leavers through challenges & into employment?  Well if so then Going Forward into Employment has a great opportunity for you!   Going Forward into Employment have …

Our Growing Community

As the Going Forward into Employment community continues to grow, we meet some of those people who have set up schemes over the last year. Glenda Devonald launched a life chances scheme in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial …

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2021

When we provide a Life Chance opportunity under Going Forward into Employment, we encourage investment in our colleagues.  One such way departments support this ambition is through the use of Apprenticeships, helping to provide qualifications, support and training for the …

New Opportunities - build your capability and change lives

Seeking new opportunities and fresh challenges? Read how the Going Forward into Employment Scheme can help you, as you help to deliver the Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and create a brilliant Civil Service.