One in five homeless clients take part in training programmes

Homeless people want to work and up-skill, despite facing majors barriers and prejudice when it comes to finding a job.

Cork Simon said thanks to its housing, health, and education supports, one in five of its clients have taken part in training programmes in the past year, a higher rate than the national average. However, secure long-term housing combined with a range of health and education supports are vital if they are to have any chance overcoming such barriers.

The hopes and concerns are among the main findings of a report due to be published by Cork Simon today as part of its week-long campaign on homelessness.