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The migration journey is often challenging and opportunities may be hard to come by as migrants are faced with barrier after barrier. SistaCircle: has health and wellbeing programs & cultural and social integration activities to champion social isol...

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills body. We contribute to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills. We work with our partners to provide services that de...

Smart Works Scotland offers interview clothing and coaching for unemployed women with upcoming job interviews.

Space Station is part of our Space Training Academy and is an entry level course to help support you into the food, catering and hospitality sector.

We are STAND International. We work with disadvantaged communities across Scotland and abroad. We make a difference by offering participants in our programmes the opportunity to Start A New Day (STAND) by providing training and support and placements...

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 ...

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...

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 is one of the UK’s leading youth charities supporting young people aged 11 – 30 working towards their personal development goals.

1. Explore

Our two-day Explore programme focuses on improving confidence, communication and teamwork s...

The Welcoming Association’s Employment Support team offer one-to-one appointments and courses to advise on employment, education, and training opportunities in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas for New Scots.

· Employability support for under 30’s -...

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.

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No One Left Behind Stage 1 supports young people aged 15.5 – 19 (or up to the age of 26 for those with a disability or care experienced), who are not in employment, education or training.

We will help with building a routine, increasing motivation, in...

#ChangingYoungLives Outdoors

Venture Scotland offer young people aged 16-30 a free, 2 stage progressive personal development programme based in the outdoors. The programme lasts up to 3 months and is focused on helping to improve physical, mental and ...

CashBack Green Futures is a 5 week Employability programme that will run Tues-Thu, 10-3, each week. Participants will develop new skills, participate in outdoor activities such as rock climbing and kayaking, gain new qualifications, gain volutneering...

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 ...

Volunteer development Program: a short term placement within Project Esperanza to help participants gain local experience and references that are crucial for future paid employment opportunities.

This is tailored for people living in Edinburgh who fa...

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...