Supporting homeless people into work: conference

Increasing employability outcomes for homeless people.

One-day conference | 28 March 2012 | London

Working is one of the primary routes out of poverty and out of homelessness.

Programme            Seminar sessions            Promotional opportunities     

about the event

The benefits of working are far wider than just financial ones, both for the community as well as the individual. Working can significantly contribute to the recovery and resettlement of an individual, improving their health, self-esteem and social standing. Whilst society benefits from greater social cohesion, a more appropriate use of medical services and prevention of intergenerational worklessness.
 
This event explored how we can increase the number of homeless people who find paid employment.

There were three core strands to the day that all support and lead to sustained employment:

• How to deliver effective pre-employment activities.
• The different pathways into employment that exist.
• The support needed once someone is working to retain the job.

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THIS EVENT EXPLOREd HOW TO:

• Engage more successfully with employers.
• Offer relevant employability and soft skills training to meet job requirements.
• Provide appropriate support once someone is working to help them retain their employment.
• Access the opportunities presented by the Work Programme.
• Prepare for and work within the new welfare system.
• Offer credible qualifications that improve outcomes for clients.
• Overcome the barriers to employment experienced by homeless people.

Drawing on an understanding of what works, this event shared solutions to improve the employability outcomes for homeless people.

Conference fees & booking

Homeless Link members               £155
Non-members                                  £295

Venue

The Resource Centre
356 Holloway Road
London
N7 6PA

Map and directions.

Contact our events team

020 7840 4461
events@homelesslink.org.uk