Logo
The Welcoming logo
Organisation name
The Welcoming Association
Brief summary
The Bridges to Success programme helps New Scots parents who can't access training or jobs due to family duties.
What does the support look like?
Week 1: Motivation for Employment and Confidence Building
Week 2: Steps to Work in the UK / Email Etiquette
Week 3: Writing CVs
Week 4: Interviews - typical interview questions
Week 5: Interviews - competency-based interview questions
Week 6: Scottish Work Culture
Week 7: Rights & Responsibilities in the workplace
Week 8: Consolidation of learning & Graduation
What will I get?
An 8-week course, plus certificate, to inform on a spectrum of employability topics. 
When
6-week course.
Takes place once a week.
2 hours per week.

Venues and dates – determined at start of each course.
Where
Inch Community Association, 225 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5UF
What can I do next?
1-1 tailored employability support at The Welcoming.
Address
20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT
Phone number
01313468577
Email
sandra@thewelcoming.org
Website
https://www.thewelcoming.org
What type of support?
  • Improving and developing skills / training
  • CV, job searching and interview support
  • Volunteering or work experience opportunities
  • 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