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| Lord welcomes work opportunities for ex-offenders Justice Minister Lord McNally has praised Birmingham City Council and support services and construction company Carillion for offering apprenticeship and training schemes on the new Library of Birmingham development - including life-changing opportunities for ex-offenders. The Deputy Leader of the House of Lords made his comments while visiting the site where Carillion is the Council's construction partner. He particularly welcomed an innovative partnership with a local open prison where Carillion is looking at how it can best support ex offender work placements to facilitate the inmates' journey back into full time employment. The Library of Birmingham is due to open next year and is set to become a cultural and iconic destination for Birmingham - changing the city's landscape and re-writing the book for 21st century libraries in the process. It's the first stand-alone project where Carillion has been able to achieve this, and Carillion says being able to provide an on-site training centre and NVQ courses, including basic skills as well as CV writing and self confidence workshops, bring huge benefits. write your comments about the article :: © 2012 Construction News :: home page |