Cordant People Attend Opening of Centrepoint’s Apprenticeship House

In January 2019 Cordant People, a social business, partnered with the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, Centrepoint.  Our aim has been to not only fundraise for this incredibly important cause but also to use our skills and expertise as a recruitment business to help young homeless people into the world of work.

Yesterday our MD, Kelly Kendall, attended the opening of Centrepoint’s Apprenticeship House.

The building was opened by none other than Prince William and marks Centrepoint’s 50th Anniversary.  Apprenticeship House will house 7 young people who have been provided apprenticeship opportunities to get them into employment with an affordable housing option whilst still receiving the incredible support offered by Centrepoint.

Cordant People are partnering with Centrepoint as they embark on their new Independent Living Programme to assist with work placements, career advice and recruitment industry expertise.  The next stage of the programme is due to open in Spring 2020, offering up to 30 young homeless people affordable, independent living and employment opportunities.

Kelly Kendall, MD of Cordant People says

“Partnering with Centrepoint and knowing that we are able to use our recruitment skills and knowledge to help offer young people opportunities that they may not have had access to otherwise really brings the spirit of Cordant’s Social Business mission to life.  I am incredibly proud of the work we have done with Centrepoint over the past 10 months.  Our partnership has grown from strength to strength and we are honoured to be a part of the Independent Living Programme”