The Co-operative has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of modern slavery and highlight its “Bright future” initiative, which offers employment to modern-slavery survivors.
The programme, which the Manchester-headquarted brand launched last year in partnership with the charity City Hearts, offers victims a four-week paid work placement leading to a non-competitive interview. If both elements are successful, the candidate will be offered a permanent job within the host business.
To date, 15 companies and 20 charities have signed up Bright Future and more than 50 vulnerable survivors are being given a chance to rebuild their lives. It is envisaged that up to 300 will secure placements through the Bright Future programme by 2020.