Prince William has visited Aberdeen Foyer to launch a new partnership between his Homewards initiative and recruitment experts Hays.
The collaboration aims to create employment pathways for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness across all six Homewards locations.
The Prince's visit highlights the programme's focus on tackling homelessness through employment opportunities.
William was joined by Homewards Advocate Steven Bartlett during the visit to Aberdeen.
Prince William launches new partnership as he leaves England.
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Bartlett has committed to showcase the positive role businesses can have in efforts to end homelessness.
The partnership builds on the existing Project Flourish programme, created in 2022 by Hays and EveryYouth charity.
Launched in 2023, Homewards is a five-year programme that aims to demonstrate it is possible to end homelessness.
The initiative works to make homelessness rare, brief, and unrepeated.
Now in its delivery phase, the programme is working with 'Activator' partners that can support the delivery of each location's Action Plan.
The Prince's visit highlights the programme's focus on tackling homelessness through employment opportunities.
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Hays has joined Homewards as an 'Activator' partner to secure national and local commitments for employment and training opportunities.
The recruitment experts will share bespoke, data-driven insights crucial to understanding barriers faced by those experiencing homelessness.
Employment pathways have been identified by the programme as crucial to preventing homelessness.
Project Flourish helps disadvantaged young people develop skills to secure meaningful employment.
The programme provides job-ready training and support for young people at risk of homelessness.
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The Prince later met with local and national employers who will participate in the project, including Specsavers and Amey.
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It also assists employers in creating inclusive processes and work environments.
The partnership will roll out across all six Homewards locations.
During his visit to Aberdeen Foyer, William took part in a workshop with young people to discuss how Project Flourish could best help them.
The Prince later met with local and national employers who will participate in the project, including Specsavers and Amey.
Aberdeen Foyer aims to prevent youth homelessness and poverty across the local community.
