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Prison should lead to more than a return visit

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BBC: Why I quit an accountancy career to be a prison officer

27 December 2021

Press

BBC: Why I quit an accountancy career to be a prison officer

“I think once you’ve got empathy, you’ve got half the battle done.”

In this article, Unlocked participant Caprice is interviewed by journalist Judith Burns at the BBC. Caprice discusses why she quit her fast-track programme in accountancy to join the Unlocked Graduates scheme, and her experiences so far on the landings.

Read the full article here

“She did not believe accountancy "was going to keep getting me out of bed in the morning".
"In prison, every day, I feel like I'm genuinely helping someone."”

If you know anyone looking for a change of career, @unlockedgrads are open for applications!https://t.co/1VM9y4dHev

— Natasha Porter (@NPorter83) December 27, 2021

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