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EdinMe is a service for people aged 16-21 with emerging and entrenched mental health issues affecting their progression towards sustained employment. Through 1:1 appointments, group work and an embedded employability focus, the project will support ...

Encompass is an education, training and employability service for people in Edinburgh living with complex needs. It helps people furthest removed from the labour market to build their skills, gain access to opportunities and, where appropriate, move ...

Our Cashback - Positive Choices programme is aimed at young people aged 15 – 24 who reside in Edinburgh and are looking to start their journey within the world of work.

This is an interactive and practical programme that is delivered from our trainin...

The Discovering Your Potential Programme aims to improve the pathway outcomes to education training and employment for care experienced young people who are, or have been Looked After at Home. We understand that young people from this most vulnerable...

Pave Your Way is a construction programme for young people aged 18-24 years old who live in Edinburgh or East Lothian who looking to secure employment within the industry.

‘Lay Your Foundations’ (Employability Fund Stage 2) is a ten-week generic training programme offering young people an introduction into the world of work.

The programme would suit young people who are interested in exploring the world of work and loo...

Our Reach Out programme is designed to support young people to increase attainment, confidence and communication skills.

Participants are encouraged to explore the world of work look at options for progression including further training or education....

Similar to our flagship Youthbuild programme, this is an opportunity for women to explore the world of construction in a supported and interactive way.

This 7-week training programme will allow participants to explore the world of construction whils...

Youthbuild is our flagship programme aimed at young people aged 16-24 years old living in Edinburgh who are facing barriers to employment.

The programme includes several sector-based qualifications, Level 4 SQA Health & Safety in a Construction Envir...

Clean 2 Change works with individuals with convictions to help remove the barriers they face in achieving sustainable employment. Our aim is to create and promote a culture of inclusiveness and positive destination while providing valuable training, ...

Supported employment for people who have a disability or long term health condition in Edinburgh.

If you are working with someone who has a disability or long term health condition and they are interested in finding a job and keeping it, we can help. ...

ASH Scotland (Action on Smoking and Health) is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco

Business Gateway Edinburgh offers expert support and guidance to new and existing businesses. Through Business Gateway you can access: Free advice from our experienced business advisers to help you start a business or find new ways of doing bus...

We provide training in a supportive cafe and kitchen environment.

Trainees get involved with a range of tasks including customer service, food preparation, baking, cleaning, dish washing and helping with outside catering orders. Our programme is gr...

No One Left Behind Activity Agreements Hub - City Centre

No One Left Behind (NOLB) Activity Agreements support young people aged 15.5-19 (or up to age 26 for those with multiple barriers as stated in the NOLB Emerging Best Practice Guide) who are not ...

Canongate Youth provides employability and well-being support to young people aged 15-24.

Our focus is on removing barriers for young people and supporting them in a holistic way to move onto further education, training and employment. The employabil...

These free workshops are open to any young people aged 12-19 who are looking to try something creative. Currently delivered digitally, every young person will receive an Art Pack full of materials delivered to their door. The Art Pack will mean they ...

Citadel Connect is an innovative training and volunteering programme based at the Citadel Youth Centre. The programme allows the young people to gain new skills, have new experiences, become active members of communities and make a positive differen...

The Futureheads Employability project supports young people aged 16 – 21 into employment, education, training and voluntary work. Our weekly Careers Café assists unemployed young people and school leavers with job searches, college and job applicatio...

No One Left Behind Activity Agreements Hub – North East

No One Left Behind (NOLB) Activity Agreements support young people aged 15.5-19 (or up to age 26 for those with multiple barriers as stated in the NOLB Emerging Best Practice Guide) who are not...

CHAI’s Employability & Support Service operates in the South-West of the City of Edinburgh and works with young people and adults, who are out of work, helping to address barriers to employability.

No One Left Behind Activity Agreements Hub - North West

No One Left Behind (NOLB) Activity Agreements support young people aged 15.5-19 (or up to age 26 for those with multiple barriers as stated in the NOLB Emerging Best Practice Guide) who are not i...

What we do

Help people to overcome barriers such as lack of confidence, experience or qualfications to identify and get into volunteering or work that suits their needs.

To our valued referrers and partners, we want to let you know we are still taking referrals.

We have literally turned our services outside – in, moving from group-based personal development in Scotland’s wilderness and outdoors in communities to worki...

We offer a wide range of programmes tailored to suit individual needs. With a focus on providing person centred training that is delivered locally, we help improve IT confidence, employment prospects and keeping up to date with modern technology. Al...