Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, The Hon Christian Santos GMD MP, visited the PATHS (Professional Advancement Through Holistic Skills) Supported Employment cohort, meeting participants and staff and receiving an update on progress being delivered through PATHS.

This visit focused on Supported Employment as the Ministry continues to consider PATHS holistically, identifying where further support, progression and opportunity can be added across the wider programme to cater to the individual’s requirements.

PATHS is providing upskilling courses for different cohorts, which are being delivered across key locations and programmes, including Bruce’s Farm, Ocean Views, HM Prison and the HMGOG Employment Scheme.

In the last 12 months PATHS has delivered 360 sessions made up of computer-based courses and in-person workshops in subjects such as Applied Philosophy, Drama Therapy, Art Therapy and edYOUcation. Seventy-four different individuals have been engaged, attending 335 times, with 547 certificates achieved for the successful completion of courses.

Minister Santos said: “My visit to PATHS was a valuable opportunity to see the impact the PATHS programme has on the engaged individuals and the dedication of everyone involved. I am delighted with the success of the courses and the achievements recorded in 2025. We are committed to continue to upskill and develop more service users and to build on this progress by expanding opportunities across PATHS.”

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