Tag: Employment
Edinburgh charity gains Gold ‘Investor in People’ award
Into Work, a charity dedicated to making work more inclusive for disabled people, celebrates gaining the prestigious 'Gold' status for employee support.
Since 1993, Into Work has been working towards creating a world where...
Employment and Training Boost for South West Edinburgh
Space at The Broomhouse Hub appoints a new Employability Manager to oversee projects which help people into paid work
Broomhouse and the surrounding areas will be getting a boost in training opportunities as Joyce Juma-Phiri...
Ukrainian refugees find jobs in hospitality in Edinburgh
A number of refugees from Ukraine have successfully found work in Edinburgh hotels after graduating from an industry training programme.
Nine individuals who fled the war were enrolled onto the Destination Hospitality programme, which advances...
Apprenticeship scheme scrapped after only two employers sign up
A scheme aimed at getting more disadvantaged young people in Edinburgh into apprenticeships has been scrapped by the council – after just two employers signed up.
The Employer Recruitment Incentive (ERI) was launched by the council...
Iconic Harry’s Bar returns as social enterprise
Hailed by many as an Edinburgh institution, Harry’s Bar is back following a six-figure investment, forming the city’s first social enterprise pub chain.
A West End highlight for the city since the 1980s, Harry’s last refurbishment...
Letter from Scotland
This weekend we Burns fans are given over to “eating haggis and cranachan, toasting the lassies, dancing the Dashing White Sergeant and cavorting,” as the poster advertising my Burns Night puts it. It’s a...
Train with Edinburgh Football
This year, both Hibernian Football Cub and Heart of Midlothian Football Club have formed partnerships with Edinburgh College and The Prince’s Trust to deliver employment programmes that provide young people aged 16 and over...
Canal College gets first round funding
A major skills and employability programme targeting disadvantaged 16-25 year olds in Falkirk and Edinburgh came a step closer with the announcement that it has been awarded a First Round pass for a grant of £207,700...
How to boost your retail CV before applying for a job
Some big new employers have arrived in Edinburgh, and maybe you fancy your chances at getting a job in one of the new high street shops. Retail is a competitive industry, so if you...
Unemployment in Scotland falling
The Scottish Government's robust action to protect recovery, support jobs and stimulate economic growth is delivering real results for Scotland according to Finance Secretary, John Swinney, today.
Mr Swinney was speaking as the latest figures...
Blindcraft – what now?
by Hannah Lister
The 18th of November now seems like a lifetime away after the hype and bustle of Christmas and Hogmanay, but for the 53 employees at Edinburgh’s Blindcraft factory, the day is one...
New jobs available in Edinburgh
Temporary job opportunities are still available for Scotland’s biggest population survey: the census which takes place in March this year.
These census takers (enumerators) posts offer flexible, part-time opportunities and are ideal for those in...
Recruiting new bar staff now
Hyde Out, one of Edinburgh’s most stylish bars, is offering a dream opportunity for its new bar staff to become masters of the hospitality trade.
The Edinburgh Quay venue is launching a recruitment drive to...
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