Apex help those with a history of offending or at risk of offending to progress into training and work.
Apex will deliver a new sector-based skills academy called Strides. This targets sectors that are experiencing recruitment challenges.
You will get 1:1 support for life and career skills. You can also access to training and sector-based placements.
The project will also engage with employers to understand their needs and skills gaps.
What does the support look like?
We offer trauma-informed mentoring either in job centres, food banks or cafes. We empower clients to achieve short/long-term goals
What will I get?
We can give disclosure advice and training, CV creating and editing as well as interview advice and practice. We also have £200 per client for ID requirements and training (such as CSCS or SIA Security).
We support you to job search and apply for suitable work/volunteering/placements. We can also provide in-work support.
When
This is a rolling programme, please refer as and when necessary. Duration on this programme is flexible and decided on how long you feel you need
Where
High Riggs/Leith/Wester Hailes job centres. We also have drop ins and regularly visit Social Bite and Edinburgh Food Project food banks.
We are also happy meeting in social work buildings or cafes if suitable
What can I do next?
Progression to paid work, provide in work support.
Address
17 Gayfield Square Edinburgh EH1 3NX
Phone number
0131 220 0130
Email
paul.belton@apexscotland.org.uk
Website
https://www.apexscotland.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
