#44 - Employing young ex-offenders into environmental projects with David Parks, Managing Director of The Skill Mill

The Social Impact Journal

Date - Monday 3rd June 2024
Episode 44 - Employing young ex-offenders into environmental projects - David Parks, MD of The Skill Mill
Recorded live at the Workplace Event in the Social Enterprise Village, powered by Waste to Wonder Worldwide and Social Enterprise UK, Jack meets with David Parks, Managing Director of The Skill Mill.
Davie has worked in Juvenile Justice and Young People’s Services in several UK regions including Newcastle upon Tyne where he was Team Manager at the Youth Offending Team for 12 years. Davie is the founder and Managing Director of The Skill Mill Limited a NatWest SE100 listed Social Enterprise company and recipient of two Queen's Awards for Enterprise in 2021, providing employment in environmental maintenance and construction services for young people who have come into contact with the criminal justice system.
Through the episode, we cover David's journey in social entrepreneurship and advice for those starting out in the sector.
If you would like to learn more about The Skill Mill, visit their website here:
www.theskillmill.org
Read their 2014-2024 impact report here: https://www.theskillmill.org/_files/ugd/ecc0cc_e4145fedb52d41f8902b2af5e5309958.pdf
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