Call for operators to support all-women employment programme
Only A Pavement Away, the national charity supporting people facing homelessness looking to rebuild their lives through employment in hospitality, is urgently seeking more operators to support its Passport 2 Employment programme.
Following the success of the inaugural all-women employability initiative, held in partnership with long-standing employer partner Hilton, the charity needs three more operators to host three more programmes from February 2025.
“I had the privilege of meeting seven members and hearing their stories, and in just five days, with the dedicated support of Doubletree by Hilton Tower of London, the programme transformed their understanding of hospitality, their skills and confidence to be in work," says Greg Mangham, founder and CEO of Only A Pavement Away.
"With 85% of members securing employment, we can and need to do more," he adds. "By hosting a Passport 2 Employment programme, hospitality operators have the incredible opportunity to support people in the community to learn and develop valuable skills, secure a role within the hospitality sector and drive real social value. Without these programmes, many people find themselves back at risk of homelessness.”
About Passport 2 Employment
Passport 2 Employment is a five-day immersive programme, offering blended learning via a mixture of talks, presentations and workshops, combined with practical hands-on experience with a prestigious hospitality employer.
The first all-women programme adapted its pace, style and content to the needs of the participants and, in doing so, removed some of the barriers that can occur in a mixed group.
Hilton has been a programme partner for the last three years. Funding from the Hilton Global Foundation will place 300 people into hospitality jobs and provide 900 individuals with access to employment opportunities through employability events and learning and development programmes.
For an informal conversation about Passport 2 Employment or to learn more about the work of Only A Pavement Away, email [email protected].
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