Life after university - Student testimonial

Posted on 20 January 2022

Dan tells us about his experience on the unlocked graduate scheme

Dan is a 2019 PPE graduate from the University of York and currently a band three prison officer in a category B local remand men’s prison.

He was placed and supported by Unlocked Graduates, a graduate leadership development programme that 'recruits outstanding graduates and career changers to become exceptional prison officers.' It offers a fully funded and tailored MSc to graduates on the programme.

Dan works with some of the most vulnerable people in society with the aim of reducing recidivism rates and creating long-lasting change in our criminal justice system.

You can listen to Dan talk about his experiences on the Podcast below and further information is available on the Careers and Placements pages.