Social Mobility Day - Why Stories Matter!

Today, 11th June, marks Social Mobility Day, a vital opportunity to reflect on how we can break down barriers to opportunity and ensure that a person’s background does not dictate their future. This year’s national theme is ‘Stories Matter’ and …

Building Carer Friendly Communities and Workplaces

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Every day, millions of unpaid carers quietly make an extraordinary difference in the lives of others. Whether supporting a partner, parent, child, sibling, friend or neighbour, carers dedicate their time, energy, patience and compassion to helping those they love live …

Commemorating VE Day: Honouring the Past, Investing in the Future

Today, as the nation pauses to reflect on the 81st anniversary of VE Day, the Going Forward Into Employment (GFIE) team joins the country in honouring the courage, resilience, and ultimate sacrifice of those who secured peace in Europe. VE …

T-Level Thursday - gaining experience whilst bringing new skills and perspectives

To mark T-Level Thursday as part of National Apprenticeship Week, we talk about the mutual benefits that are gained from hosting a T-Level student on industry placement. For the GFIE Team, a large part of our purpose is to break …

Opening Doors with the DWP Social Mobility Apprenticeship

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week and embracing this year's theme of 'Skills for Life', we look at the positive impact apprenticeships have on individuals, and for the Civil Service by shining a spotlight on one of the GFiE Pathways …

Looking Ahead: Growing Life Chance Recruitment in 2026

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In Going Forward into Employment (GFiE, pronounced gif-ee-) we are proud of what we achieved in 2025 and very excited for 2026. The GFiE Network of recruiting pathways is rooted in inclusion, fairness and opportunity, supporting people who face barriers …

A Second Career for the Armed Forces Community

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is proud to announce the upcoming launch of the Advance into Justice (AIJ) scheme, a dedicated recruitment initiative designed to support Armed Forces service leavers, veterans, reservists, and their spouses or civil partners in transitioning …