Finding the Way: employability and the prevention and alleviation of homelessness
This report is part of the Scottish Homelessness and Employability Network's (SHEN) task of identifying and promoting "what works" in providing people at risk of homelessness with skills for sustainable employment. It reviews the way in which employability services are being developed for and delivered to people facing homelessness in Scotland. These developments are discussed in the context of emerging policy in Scotland and across the UK. The report reflects policy and practice developed in 2006/7, including the delivery of employability initiatives in local authority homelessness strategies. Links are made to Scottish Government policy, such as the Government Economic Strategy discussion, Skills for Scotland, and Workforce Plus. UK policy on welfare reform and the skills agenda also frame the discussion.
