Show notes
In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve Grace chats with Cameron Smith from Take2, a company that provides individuals who have had contact with the justice system a second chance at life through a three-year tech training and employment program. Cameron explains how Take2 offers not just technical training but also essential life skills, aiming to break down barriers and create employment pathways for those who have faced significant challenges.Cameron shares his journey into founding Take2, his background in recruitment, and how witnessing the discrimination faced by people with convictions inspired him to launch the organisation. The conversation dives into the difficulties of getting prisons, funders, and employment partners on board, and the challenges of implementing the program in both New Zealand and now Australia.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Take2's mission: A second chance for those in the justice system02:03 - Cameron's background and inspiration for starting Take203:30 - Overcoming initial challenges in launching the program05:00 - The transformative power of employment for marginalised individuals07:00 - Launching in Australia: Adapting the model for a new market09:30 - Building employer partnerships and breaking down prejudices11:15 - Success stories from Take2's graduates13:00 - How to get involved and support Take2’s missionDon't forget to subscribe to Give It A Nudge for more inspiring stories from the world of startups, scaleups and high-growth companies! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/give-it-a-nudge--4623437/support.
