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The Welcoming logo
Organisation name
The Welcoming Association
Brief summary
We support 120 New Scots annually with their training and employment needs. We aim to make them job-ready through the provision of various activities.
What does the support look like?
• CV building and writing
• Understanding Rights and Responsibilities in the workplace
• Overcoming anxiety at interviews
• Understanding Scottish work culture
• Understanding how to access the job market
• Providing structured volunteering opportunities for young New Scots and their families
• Offering mentorship for up to 12 months during and after volunteering opportunities
• Providing health and well-being activities for young people and their families
What will I get?
• 1:1 support
• Group workshops
• Employability Course
• Social group activities
When
April 2024 to March 2027
Please refer to our website for details of timetable.
Where
20/1 Westfield Avenue
Edinburgh
EH11 2TT

Or online.
What can I do next?
Employment / volunteering / training / education.
Address
20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT
Phone number
0131 346 8577
Email
info@thewelcoming.org
Website
https://www.thewelcoming.org/
What type of support?
  • Improving and developing skills / training
  • CV, job searching and interview support
  • Coaching and mentoring
Who is the support for?
From ethnic minority background
Age group
  • 16-19
  • 20-24
  • 25-29
  • 30-49
  • 50+
Areas covered
  • North-West
  • South-East
  • South-West
  • North-East
Pipeline stage
  • 1 - referral and engagement
  • 2 - assessment
  • 3 - vocational activity
  • 4 - employer engagement and job matching