Youthbuild is our flagship programme. It is aimed at young people aged 16-24 years old living in Edinburgh who are facing barriers to employment
What does the support look like?
We deliver this construction programme in our training centre over 5 weeks. You will get a key worker to support you throughout the programme and while in employment. You have the opportunity to gain the following construction accredited certificates:
REHIS and CSCS Green Card.
The programme also includes a range of personal development and employability workshops including:
Drugs/Alcohol,
Offending,
Money Skills/Budgeting,
Sexual Health,
CV's and Interview Techniques,
Team Work & Presentation Skills,
Employers Expectations
and Independent Travel.
When you finish the 5 week training, you then undertake a 2 week work placement with a construction company. Once in full time employment, we offer site based support for a 6- month period.
What will I get?
Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
Manual Handling
Safety Awareness, Small Plant & Tools
Work at Height
Green CSCS Labourer Card,
Vehicle Reversing Marshall
Abrasive Wheels
PASMA.
When
5 weeks. Next course December 2025
Where
Castlebrae Business Centre, Peffer Place, Edinburgh, EH16 4BB
What can I do next?
Progressions into employment or further Education
Address
Castlebrae Business Centre 40 Peffer Pl, Edinburgh EH16 4BB
Phone number
0131 661 1354
Email
Gillian.bruce@actionforchildren.org.com
Website
www.actionforchildren.org.uk
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
Health and wellbeing support
Coaching and mentoring
Career progression and promotion
Who is the support for?
Carer
Parent
Affected by substance misuse
Currently am or have been in care
Disabled and/or deaf person
From ethnic minority background
Homeless or in temporary accommodation
Long-term health condition or mental health issues
