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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Ex-prisoners welcome second chance at jobs fair in Lewes
A jobs fair at an East Sussex prison was described as "life-changing" by a former Trought, who is on licence after serving 10 years in prison for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, said he was offered a job after a previous said: "They empowered me to prove my worth by giving me responsibility and allowing me to work hard and prove myself as a reliable employee."BBC South East was given exclusive access to the HMP Lewes Careers Day, organised by Balfour Beatty, where businesses offer career mentoring as part of wider efforts to reduce re-offending. Mr Trought said: "When I was in prison, I had a lot of time to think about my actions and the repercussions were catastrophic for my family, friends and society."He said the support he received from a previous Balfour Beatty jobs fair helped him turn his life around and secured a job with Triplex. John Burton was previously jailed for drug importation, tax evasion and money laundering, and released in said: "Crime doesn't pay, you will get caught. While I was in prison I said to myself I must get rehabilitated because I wanted to support myself and my family."He has a company, Inside Connections, which is now managed by his Burton said his family had never been involved in crime and he was determined to turn his life around for them. 'Key to rehabilitation' Imogen Emmerson, who is a prison employment lead for HM Prison and Probation Service, said jobs were "key to rehabilitation"."We see most offenders who go into work within the first six months don't re-offend," she Emmerson said while there is still stigma attached to former offenders, but some employers are prepared to take the initial risk and give them a chance."A lot of prisoners are keen to work and they are doing it for reasons other than earning a pay cheque," she added."They want to show they have the motivation to turn their lives around. We see stable employment as a game-changer for their confidence."Ms Emmerson said there had been more than 100 job offers via career fairs. Ceri Turner, the social impact manager for Balfour Beatty Living Places, said it was beneficial for businesses to employ former prisoners as the country has an ageing workforce. "We recognise people deserve a second chance and there is commercial value in having a diverse team in the company," she added.
Bahrain News Gazette
25-03-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
MDS Global Secures Strategic Partnership with PlatformX Communications (PXC)
MDS Converged Monetisation Platform will power PXC's ambitious goals WARRINGTON, United Kingdom, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MDS Global, a leading provider of Business Support Systems (BSS) for digital telcos, is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with PlatformX Communications (PXC), the UK's leading wholesale provider of connectivity, voice, cloud and security solutions. With this landmark agreement, MDS Global will continue to deliver its industry-leading Converged Monetisation Platform (CMP) as a fully outsourced end-to-end monetisation service to power PXC's ambitious digital transformation and innovation goals. Under this partnership, MDS Global's CMP will serve as the single strategic wholesale billing platform for PXC, supporting their plans to build a powerful altnet aggregation platform while simplifying PXC's IT infrastructure and merging multiple BSS environments. The platform optimises PXC's operations and brings process automation to reduce operational costs, power innovation and deliver digital customer experiences. This partnership is a testament to MDS Global's track record of delivering value and ensuring effective, trouble-free operations. PXC's decision to extend this relationship, following a long partnership history, demonstrates their trust in MDS Global's commitment to align with their strategy and help PXC achieve their ambitious goals. Phil Haslam, Chief Technology Officer of PXC , said, 'Our relationship with MDS Global spans over 2 decades and we are delighted to renew our agreement to further strengthen our partnership. The MDS Converged Monetisation Platform enables us to simplify our technology stack and drive innovation which has been critical in our journey to become the UK's leading wholesale connectivity provider. We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration and achieving new milestones together.' Phil Haslam, Chief Technology Officer, PXC Phil Haslam, Chief Technology Officer, PXC John Burton, CEO of MDS Global , commented, 'We are delighted to extend our long-standing relationship with PXC. MDS Converged Monetisation Platform will not only simplify PXC's IT architecture, but also drive innovation and efficiency, further underpinning PXC's leading position in the UK wholesale telecoms market. This partnership highlights our commitment to work closely with our customers to deliver reliable solutions that power growth and digital transformation.' John Burton, CEO, MDS Global About PlatformX Communications (PXC) PlatformX Communications (PXC) is the UK's leading provider of innovative solutions for connectivity, voice, cloud and security underpinned by the UK's most robust, secure, resilient and reliable network. PXC is uniquely positioned with a scaled customer base and diversified fibre infrastructure partners, powered by a national network covering of more than 3,000 exchanges covering 98% of homes and businesses. Born from the combination of TalkTalk's wholesale services and national network business with Virtual1, PXC's deep understanding of the issues facing players in the wholesale market equips it to uniquely support all types of businesses. Visit: About MDS Global MDS Global powers digital telcos for revenue growth, customer delight, and cost reduction. We offer industry-leading Business Support Systems (BSS), including solutions for Monetisation, Customer Experience, eSIM and AI-powered Decision Intelligence designed for B2B, B2C, B2B2X, and IoT business models. From successful MVNOs like iD Mobile to Tier-1 operators like BT, our highly scalable, cloud-based solutions power MVNOs, MVNEs, Network Operators, and Wholesale Providers across mobile, fixed, and converged services. Originally a B2B MVNO, we bring 35+ years of billing excellence. Our friendly, international teams are committed to long-term, collaborative partnerships helping our customers succeed. MDS Global is a Lumine Group company (TSXV:LMN) Visit and follow us on . Contact for more information Corine Suscens Head of Global Marketing [email protected] Photos accompanying this announcement are available at GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 1001075902
CBC
11-02-2025
- Health
- CBC
Nearly a third of 211 callers in P.E.I. last year asked for help related to cost of living
Nearly 30 per cent of the calls received by the 211 service on Prince Edward Island in 2024 were related to the cost of living, the organization says. 211 P.E.I. is a navigation service associated with the United Way that links people with community resources, government support and non-profit programs. The service is offered in other jurisdictions across Canada and the United States as well. When someone on P.E.I. hits the numbers 2-1-1 on a phone, they reach a community resource navigator who will help find the services they are looking for. "Our navigators work really hard with people to make sure they're getting the right information to direct them to the right place," said Ghislaine O'Hanley, the 211 educator with 211 P.E.I. She said concerns about dealing with the high cost of living accounted for 29.3 of their calls last year. Other top requests involved finding mental health and addiction supports and access to primary health care. O'Hanley said people can sometimes feel frustrated because there are so many services available but it's hard to decipher which ones apply to their particular situation. "At 211, we like to say, 'We're the right door the first time,'" she said. Navigators trained to 'walk the walk' with callers Paula Rent, the co-ordinator of service quality and training for 211 on P.E.I. and Nova Scotia, said one local community navigator in Prince Edward Island receives the vast majority of calls from Islanders. Nova Scotia navigators will also get P.E.I. calls, though. During five weeks of training, she said, new navigators will learn how to respond to a call and figure out the caller's needs. "We want them to know that although we may not be in their position, we will walk the walk with them and the journey with them," she said of callers to 211. Having used 211 in the past to find support for a family member, O'Hanley said the navigator's gift is to provide support. "I think it's really important to feel supported in your community and to know that there are people there that have your best interest at heart and are there to help," she said. 'Appreciate being part of that' The Salvation Army is one of the many services to which Islanders calling 211 can be referred. Lt. John Burton, the corps officer with the Salvation Army's Charlottetown Community Church, says the number of people accessing its breakfast club and food bank has risen about 30 per cent since last year. The Salvation Army doesn't track who gets referred to the organization by 211, but Burton said he knows the system is working. "We often get calls from 211 to say, 'Hey, can you update your information with us?' And so they're on the ball," he said. "They're keen to be able to serve this community. And we appreciate being part of that." In addition, Burton said it's essential to have the ability to connect people with multiple services through one hub. If people can't find the services, then they don't get those services. — Lt. John Burton "If people can't find the services, then they don't get those services," he said. "If someone needs food or a hot meal or housing, or help with their rent or whatever, they can direct them." O'Hanley said 211 tries to connect all Island callers to the services they need. However, if people are asking for help that's not available, she said the organization will track the data, present it to government, and see what can be done to provide the needed support.
