Our Academy participants and graduates are at the heart of all we do.  

The journey starts with a 12-week Employment Programme and continues with 12 months of mentoring and ongoing support from the Academy team.

We’re building a network of hardworking talented individuals who are ready to thrive in work. Skill training includes the opportunity to gain accredited City & Guilds qualifications in Hospitality or Business and Administration.

We currently support 60 people on their journey back to independence and our vision is to support at least 100 people every year.

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If you or your client are interested in finding out more about joining our next Employment Programme 11th September 2017 – 24th November 2017 then register here.
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A Participant's Journey

1
Join

Apply to join the Employment Preparation Programme, attend an interview and join the 12 week programme.

2
Participate

Get work experience in our not-for-profit club and be trained in employability, hospitality or business and administration accredited by City & Guilds.

3
Support

Personal development, stress management, goal setting, communication skills, CV workshops, interview techniques, job searching and preparation for work.

4
Meet

Be matched with a mentor, meet prospective employers and apply for jobs.

5
Complete

Graduate after 12 weeks, job interviews, job matching and ongoing introductions to our Employer Partners.

6
Thrive

An open door to support you on your journey to independence.

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"The House of St Barnabas helped me get back to the Frances I used to be"
Frances

Frances graduated from our Academy in 2015 and now works for a prestigious London hotel.
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Making a difference

44%

of graduates are in paid employment

54%

of graduates get paid work within one month of completing the programme

79%

of graduates gained a City & Guilds award

How you can help
Be a Mentor 1
Have you got what it takes to help change someone's life for the better? Support one of our graduates; help people affected by homelessness and social exclusion back into employment and independence.
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Employer Partners 2
Provide post-programme employment opportunities for our graduates and help us to create a fairer London.
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Donate 3
It costs £3,000 to take one participant through our employment programme. A one-off or monthly donation helps our participants into lasting paid work, and ultimately, to independence.
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Corporate Support 4
Could your company go above and beyond by sponsoring one or more of our Employment Academy participants? All supporter packages are tailored to your company’s needs offering your colleagues and clients the opportunity to be involved in the work of our Academy.
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Click here to see all of the trusts, foundations, companies and major donors who have supported The House of St Barnabas since 2012

Your support can help our participants into lasting paid work and independence.

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