Prisoners in Ireland close to their release date are set to be offered places on two pilot programmes - a catering apprenticeship and a programme in retrofitting. The courses aim to provide prisoners with the necessary skills to secure employment and prevent re-offending.
The first programme will start in Midlands Prison, with the goal of improving education and upskilling opportunities for individuals in custody.
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