OCS

Large Employer Award

Working in partnership with Pilot IMS, large employer OCS Group UK uses Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) to support West Midlands residents to take up jobs in the security, events and venues industry – a key sector for the regional economy.

This approach has proved to be effective in reaching men and women aged 19-70 who are facing long-term unemployment. Participants complete six-week practical training courses and can apply for a range of roles, including security, visitor management and stewarding posts. All participants are offered a guaranteed interview and 96% of those who have completed training now have a job with OCS.

OCS is closely involved in the training offered to each potential new recruit to ensure the programme aligns with their business needs. Each programme takes place at OCS, followed by live observations and assessments at the NEC, Resorts World Arena and Utilita Arena Birmingham.

OCS’s business in the West Midlands has grown exponentially in recent years, and there are now hundreds of opportunities available to local people on both a part-time and full-time basis. The SWAP ensures an ongoing pipeline of referral opportunities, even recruiting multiple people from the same families.