Explore the power of inclusive employment and discover how giving people with justice system experience a second chance benefits everyone.

What happens when employers choose potential over the past?

Join us at Edinburgh Remakery for our monthly Business Breakfast, where businesses and organisations come together for meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and practical insights, all over coffee and pastries in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Spotlight Session

We are delighted to welcome Paul Belton, Head of Employability Partnerships at Apex Scotland.

Paul leads Apex Scotland's partnership work with employers and oversees their Future Focus programmes. Paul has over 21 years of experience supporting individuals to overcome barriers and progress into employment.

In this session, The Power of Second Chances: How Employing People with Justice System Experience Benefits Everyone, Paul will explore:

• How meaningful employment transforms lives by restoring confidence, stability and opportunity

• The barriers people with justice system experience continue to face when seeking work

• Common misconceptions surrounding convictions and why employers should rethink them

• Real examples of organisations benefiting from more inclusive recruitment practices

• Practical ways businesses can create opportunities while strengthening their workforce and communities

Drawing on Apex Scotland's decades of experience supporting people into sustainable employment, this inspiring session will challenge assumptions, share powerful stories of transformation and demonstrate how inclusive employment creates lasting social and economic value.

What to Expect

1) Networking & Connections

Meet like-minded businesses, explore collaborations, and build meaningful relationships in an informal setting.

2) SIXTY SECONDS | OVER TO YOU!

Take the stage for 60 seconds to introduce yourself and your business, a brilliant way to connect, share ideas, and spark opportunities.

3) BUSINESS BANTER

After the spotlight session, grab another coffee and continue the conversations, because great connections don’t happen in a rush.

4) TECH DONATIONS

Have unused or old personal tech? Bring it along and drop it into our Tech Donation Box. We will refurbish what we can, support people facing digital exclusion, and responsibly recycle the rest.

Every Pound Makes a Difference

This is not just networking. Every ticket helps us continue our mission to reduce waste and tackle digital exclusion. From gifting refurbished devices to those in need to running free repair cafés, your support creates real, lasting impact.

Don't miss this thought-provoking and inspiring session.

Book your place now and join us on 27 August, 9:00–10:30am.

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