Projects

Providing quality services to people seeking to move into, retain and progress in employment is at the core of the work of Edinburgh’s service providers.

These providers are funded via the City of Edinburgh Council, Scottish and UK Governments and make up the core of the Joined Up for Jobs network, which serves to bring together and support organisations delivering employability services in Edinburgh.

Service providers are split into a range of projects, aimed at tackling the cities support needs in different ways, creating a varied and comprehensive pipeline of support. This includes the Blended Employability Service; Network of Employment Support and Training (NEST); Moving Forward; Vocational Training Framework (VTF) and UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Blended Employability Service

Our main employability provision consisting of services for people with long-term health conditions, those living in areas of deprivation and those keen to progress in work.

NEST

The Network of Employability Support and Training (NEST) is a locally delivered grants programme for those who experience barriers to work.

Moving Forward

Support for young people transitioning from school and their families.

VTF

The Vocational Training Framework (VTF) provides employer-designed training.

UKSPF

Projects focused on communities, skills, and businesses.

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