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Edinburgh Guarantee logo
Organisation name
The City of Edinburgh Council
Brief summary
Edinburgh Project SEARCH (EPS) provides employment and learning opportunities for young people with a disability.
What does the support look like?
Starting in August and lasting one academic year, you will attend every Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm during term time.
What will I get?
You will complete three different internships, complete over 600 hours of work experience and gain a college qualification. You will also learn from the tailored Project SEARCH curriculum, and gain skills needed for work. Our tutors and job coaches provide internship and training room learning support. Outcome results are very high with 60 to 100% moving into paid jobs.
When
August to June.
Where
Internship placements are within the City of Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian, or Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.
What can I do next?
On completion of the programme you should be ready to enter employment. We will support you to find a job.
Address
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG
Phone number
0131 529 3157
Email
project.search@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/opportunities-young-people/edinburgh-project-search/1
What type of support?
  • Improving and developing skills / training
  • CV, job searching and interview support
  • In work support to keep current job or find new work
  • Qualifications
  • Volunteering or work experience opportunities
Who is the support for?
Disabled and/or deaf person
Age group
  • 16-19
  • 20-24
  • 25-29
Areas covered
  • North-West
  • South-East
  • South-West
  • North-East
Pipeline stage
  • 3 - vocational activity
  • 4 - employer engagement and job matching
  • 5 - in work support and aftercare