Together with The Pret Foundation, we’re helping those who experience homelessness into safe, stable and fulfilling employment.
“When facing homelessness, you may experience a number of barriers to employment, such as digital exclusion and social stigma. Our team is here to provide that essential support.”
– Lucy, Employment Coach at The Passage
Imagine applying for a job without a computer, the internet, or a fixed address to put on your applications.
Now add the stress and trauma caused, not knowing where you’ll sleep tonight. These are the daily realities for many of our clients.
Last year, our Employment Team supported 329 individuals, each facing unique barriers to employment.*
Our support includes This programme is specifically tailored to support individuals who find themselves marginalised in the job market, providing them with training, a supportive community and a bridge to stable employment.
Our partnership with the Pret Rising Stars Programme.
This programme is specifically tailored to support individuals who find themselves marginalised in the job market, providing them with training, a supportive community and a bridge to stable employment.
In this video, we invite you to hear real stories from people like Jonathan, who found new beginnings through The Pret Rising Stars Programme.
The programme offers tailored mental health support, including group and 1-2-1 therapy sessions, and is fully paid, supporting those recovering from homelessness into secure employment and removing the barriers they may face.
Hear from our Education and Employment Team along with Nina Allard, Global Head of The Pret Foundation, and discover how this initiative is transforming lives by tackling the barriers to employment.
The Pret Foundation’s Rising Stars Programme is a three-month training programme, where applicants are able to work within various roles at Pret stores, gaining valuable hospitality experience. At the end of this three-month period, clients can continue working within their roles, with the knowledge that support is just around the corner should they need it.
This collaboration between The Passage and The Pret Foundation exemplifies the power of what can be achieved through working together. As Nina states in the video above, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to ending homelessness, but by coming together and combining our resources and expertise, we can make a real, tangible impact.
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank The Pret Foundation for their dedication and commitment to improving the lives of those facing homelessness and playing a key role in breaking down barriers to employment.
We offer a holistic range of services designed to meet the needs of those facing homelessness and support clients, providing sustainable routes away from homelessness.
*Between April 2023 – March 2024