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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics

How social enterprise helps people into jobs

Gallery Social enterprise: James Hallahan
James Hallahan, 18, from Birmingham, was helped with his confidence by the Jericho Foundation Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Gallery Social enterprise: Steve Graham
Steve Graham: 'Their support has been so beneficial to me' Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Gallery Social enterprise: Ahsan Choudhury
Ahsan Choudhury faced the obstacle of lack of experience when applying for jobs Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Gallery Social enterprise: Adrian Codling
Adrian Codling: 'They've helped me out with getting in to college and things at home when things got bad. They helped me a lot' Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Gallery Social enterprise: Social enterprise gallery: Natalie Magee
'I came to Jericho as an unemployed single parent,' says Natalie Magee. 'I'm now a trained catering supervisor and I'm working here full-time.' Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Gallery Social enterprise: Nicholas Campbell
Nicholas Campbell, 20, describes himself as 'exciting, honest and funny' Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Gallery Social enterprise: Dirk Granner
Dirk Granner, a plumbing apprentice, faced problems at school and had low confidence Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Gallery Social enterprise: James Greig
James Greig, 20, describes himself as 'happy and bubbly'. The Jericho Foundation is helping him get back into employment Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Gallery Social enterprise: Social enterprise gallery: Michael Geddes
Jericho is 'giving me more experience', says printer Michael Geddes Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Gallery Social enterprise: Peter Hardisty
Peter Hardisty: 'I'm gainfully employed!' Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Gallery Social enterprise: Social enterprise gallery: Franky Moran
Franky Moran turned to Jericho after having trouble finding plastering jobs Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Gallery Social enterprise: Peter Hemmings
Peter Hemmings describes himself as an 'easy going, happy, helpful joker'. Jericho has given him direction, he says Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Gallery Social enterprise: Robert Smith
Robert Smith, from Birmingham, works in construction. He was unsure of which trade to learn. Jericho helped him decide what he wants to do Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Gallery Social enterprise: Steven Walker
Steven Walker: 'I could fill a book with the help Jericho has given me' Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
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