The royal was joined by BBC’s Dragon’s Den star Steven Bartlett, for the Project Flourish session in Aberdeen.
The initiative, created by youth homelessness campaign EveryYouth and recruitment company Hays, aims to help young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness into meaningful employment.
“The Prince took part in a workshop with young people and discussed the direction of Project Flourish, and how it could best help them,” said EveryYouth of the event, held at Aberdeen Foyer, one of its 16 youth homelessness member charities.
Under the scheme, young people who secure roles are provided with financial support for the transition to employment and independent living, with funding to cover up to £2,050 of expenses such as travel and food.
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