We all remember the terror of getting your first job. The endless applications, CV re-writes, interviews, the rejections!  Imagine if you didn’t have anyone to help coach you through all that, to help you nail your first interview, to help you get there on-time, or just generally support you through the challenging process. Or perhaps you had a family friend who knew a guy, who knew a guy, to get you your first job (lucky you!).

When HoMie started in 2015, approximately 17% of those experiencing homelessness in Melbourne were people aged 19-24. These were young people looking for work, but who were being turned away as they lacked the adequate skills, CV writing, work experiences or networks to simply 'get a job'.

At HoMie, we believe in young people. We understand that homelessness is a situation you can move out of with the right opportunity and support. That's why we developed the HoMie Pathway Alliance program.

In February each year, young people who are up to the challenge apply through partnered Community Support Services to participate in an eight-month paid retail internship at the HoMie Street Store or a HoMie Pathway Alliance trained business.

For HoMie's Pathway Alliance program, we partner with community support services and retail business to provide wrap-around support for each intern. This ensure each young person is fully supported to follow this path to kickstart their working life - as seen below: