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What it does

Fair Start Scotland is a flexible employment support service to help you get ready for work and achieve your potential. We offer a full support package that will meet your individual needs, making sure you have the best chance at finding ...

A 16-week employability group programme designed to support individuals to explore different career options and gain a vocational qualification. Young people will meet 4-days a week and participate in a range of different activities, including;

• Comp...

Street League Edinburgh offer two programmes:

Programme 1: Street Sports Drop-in sessions; free drop-in fitness for all unemployed 16-24 years olds.

Programme 2: Street League Academy; a 10-week programme.

Edinburgh South West: Valley Park Community C...

A 13-week employability group programme for individuals who are close to entering the job market.

Young people will receive targeted support to pursue their chosen career path while working towards a vocational qualification.

Young people will meet 4...

Support@Work is an employment rights and responsibilities project linked to Edinburgh Trade Union Council, the service is staffed by two senior experienced union officials Monday to Friday via a Free phone, with an answer machine service, linked to s...

We are delivery partners in All in Edinburgh, a 5 stage Supported Employment programme for people with a disability or long-term health condition amongst their identified barriers to employment.

The aim of the programme is that clients move into (or ...

An Edinburgh data literacy and analytics club empowering people with the skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

Our aim is to close both the data divide and attainment gap in Scotland.

The Prince’s Trust virtual delivery

Our team of keyworkers provide 1-2-1 support to young people across Central and South East Scotland. Alongside this, we now also have a finalised schedule of Scotland-wide online virtual delivery focusing on the thr...

The Wellbeing Club is to help women who are vulnerable and perhaps experiencing confidence and self-esteem issues due to ill mental health or for other reasons like being reliant on benefits, single mums or perhaps struggling with something else.

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Developed by the Co-operative College, the Together Enterprise Scotland project will be delivered at Pilton Youth and Children’s Project (PYCP).

Our project will empower young people aged 16 to 30 from Pilton and neighbouring areas to gain the tools, ...

Training for Care is an SQA Approved centre specialising in Childcare and Social Care training. We deliver Modern Apprenticeships, Foundation Apprenticeships, SVQs, Short Courses (First Aid, Moving and Handling etc) and Employability programmes.

Tar...

#ChangingYoungLives Outdoors

Venture Scotland offer young people aged 16-30 a free, 4 stage progressive personal development programme based in the outdoors. The programme lasts up to a year and is focused on helping to improve their physical, mental ...

Change Cycle is a free employability service.

It is an 3-week service with the first two weeks delivered partly in a live bike mechanic workshop and training environment. The last week includes employer visits, group bike rides and employability tra...

Inspiring Young Futures is for young people 16-25, encouraging them to think about what they would like to achieve and helps them work towards their goals.

The programme offers regular community-based outreach support wrapped around an 8-day Wilderne...

Living Wild supports individuals (16-40) on Community Payback (and other criminal justice orders*) who want to make positive and sustained changes that can lead to a move away from offending and into employment, training or education.

*These include ...

Next Steps is for women whose backgrounds have led to their involvement in offending or to experience homelessness or misuse drugs or alcohol which may impact on their wellbeing, relationships and life circumstances.

Our programmes provide support fo...

Positive Futures is specifically for ex-Service men and women (16+); individuals who may have a wealth of experience and skills, but who are finding it difficult to either transition fully into civilian life or are struggling with maintaining a civil...

The Vocational Training Framework (VTF) provides employability and vocational training to complement current stage 3, 4 and 5 employability and skills support provisions.

It has been developed as a response to the No One Left Behind (NOLB) Phase 2 ...

Bespoke youth volunteering provides one to one coaching and support to young people who face barriers to volunteering. Through Volunteer Edinburgh young people can access support to find and sign up to a suitable, enjoyable and supportive volunteeri...

The Employability Project at Volunteer Edinburgh supports individuals who are unemployed and wish to volunteer with an aim to secure future employment.

WorkingRite's Leith Pioneers Project is the practical pathway to a job or apprenticeship.

We help young people get their foot in the door, regardless of their academic background or previous experience. We therefore individually match young people t...

You My Sister supports women who have exited any branch of the porn or sex industries. Our focus is on unique mental health support that is co-produced and co-delivered by peers (women with lived experience of the sex industries). We operate online s...

As part of the Scottish Government's commitment to supporting all young people to access employment, volunteering, training or education, the YPG team are a central point of contact for young people across Edinburgh to learn about and access an oppor...

Our social enterprise offers financial education to anyone across Scotland who requires the skills needed to feel confident in managing their money. We remove the barrier of money for those furthest from the job market