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Date: 29 th June 2005
Venue: VisitScotland, Thistle House, Beechwood Park North, Inverness IV2 3ED
How to register?
SBC and SHEN are working together to demonstrate the business case for developing sustainable employment initiatives for people who are experiencing homelessness. Employment is recognised as an effective route out of homelessness, and the Scottish business community can work in partnership with SHEN members to meet the challenge of resolving homelessness through employment.
This seminar will bring together members of the local and national business community and organisations working with those experiencing homelessness. We will explore ways in which business can support and benefit from engagement and partnership working, aiming for a positive impact on homelessness and an enhanced position in the local community through sustainable employment practices.
Draft programme
10.30 Registration and coffee
11.00 Introduction: Ken Milroy (SHEN)
Lorna Ross: Highland Employer Coalition ( TBC )
11.20 Jobcentre plus; challenging barriers and supporting those facing homelessness into the labour market.
11.45 Homelessness – what does it mean?
12.00 Effective interventions
Examples of "what works" from service users and providers
Marks and Spencers
Buddying
Aberdeen Foyer
12.30 Lunch
2.30 Visit to local initiative
THIS SEMINAR IS FREE TO SHEN MEMBERS. You can join SHEN by filling in the form below. Seminar places are limited, so please book early.
JOIN NOW by filling the form below, all fields are compulsory. Alternatively fill in the form, print it out and return it to: SHEN c/o SCSH, 5th floor, Wellgate House, 200 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NQ
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