Breaking Barriers to Employment
A criminal record does not have to be a barrier to employment. Let us set you up for success in finding a job through our mentoring program, one-on-one support, job readiness workshops and introductions to our employer partners.
A Leading Employment Agency
A former program of Dress for Success, Success Works Partners is a registered not-for-profit social enterprise. We unlock the potential of women with a criminal record through our mentoring program, one-to-one support, and job readiness workshops. We also work with employers to help them address structural issues that create barriers to women finding employment. Through this model, we provide opportunities for women with a criminal record to access sustainable employment and transform their lives. All of our staff who work directly with candidates have lived-experience of the justice system.
If you are a woman with a criminal record seeking employment, we can help you. Contact us today.
How We Help
Mentoring Program
Our mentoring program connects candidates with a trained mentor to build their confidence.
Job Readiness
Our job readiness workshops empower women to present themselves to an employer who sees their skills and potential and not their record.
Employer Engagement
We create employment opportunities for women affected by the criminal justice system by building relationships with trusted employer partners.
Employer Training
We provide resources and training to employers to increase their understanding of this area and enable them to open up their recruitment practices to candidates with a criminal record.
Advocacy
We advocate for change with the public and decision makers to stop discrimination in employment against those impacted by the criminal justice system.
Fundraising
We partner with donors and funders who see the whole woman and not her criminal record. Success Works Partners is a registered not-for-profit with DGR (deductible gift recipient) status.
Our Theory of Change
Access to meaningful paid employment is a human right and is essential to breaking the cycle of disadvantage as well as reducing reoffending (recidivism) rates. We break down the barriers to employment for women with a criminal record through employer engagement, training and advocating for change.
Be A Part Of The Success
Job-seeker?
Register as a candidate
Is a criminal record stopping you finding a job? Let us help you!
Have a role you need to fill?
Become an employer partner
We can provide you with successful and valued members of staff.
Want to give-back?
Become a volunteer mentor
Help build a candidate’s confidence by sharing your experience.
264
women onboarded
Since becoming a social enterprise we have onboarded 264 women and placed 115 women into employment.
What They Say About Us
We exist to create meaningful connections between employers and candidates.