Stories of Change – Journeys of Resilience and Ambition

Location: National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW

Event Date: 6 October 2025

This is a free event

The EEPEM Team at Capital City Partnership invite you to join us at Stories of Change, part of the DataKirk Talent Summit fringe programme, to hear powerful first-hand accounts from ethnically diverse individuals whose journeys through employability support highlight both the barriers they faced, and the opportunities created when support works. These are stories of ambition and determination people overcoming challenges, building skills, and reshaping their futures. Lunch will be provided.  

Who should attend: We want to welcome employers, service providers, local authority members and policy makers.  

This unique event will: 

• Raise awareness of the challenges in accessing and sustaining employment. 

• Showcase the real impact of employability services on lives and wellbeing. 

Monday 6 October 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW 

Agenda: 

12:00 – 13:00 Networking Lunch 

13:00 – 13:10 Welcome & Opening Remarks 

13:10 – 13:30 Welcome from: CEO of the National Library of Scotland and CEO of DataKirk 

13:30-14:35 Stories of Change – Lived Experience Speakers 

14:35 – 15:00 Closing remarks and networking 

Enquiries: eepem@capitalcitypartnership.org 

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the change. 

Registration Details:

Reserve your place: Eventbrite link (spaces are limited)