Green Starts is an innovative new employability programme that will be running 28th September-15th December 2026 in Edinburgh. It is open to 16-24 year olds who are not in education, training or employment.
What does the support look like?
Green Starts is an innovative new employability programme that will be running 28th September-15th December 2026 in Edinburgh. It is open to 16-24 year olds who are not in education, training or employment.
Impact Arts is delighted to be working in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland’s Holyrood Park Rangers on this project which will have a strong focus on environmental conservation.
What will I get?
Participants will spend a large amount of time outdoors in Holyrood Park, working with and learning from the Park Rangers. We can provide suitable clothing and footwear for the weather. There will also be creative arts activities and employability activities delivered by Impact Arts’ highly skilled delivery team.
The aim of the programme is to develop employability skills, support participants to gain a qualification and to help them progress to a positive destination. We are particularly keen to engage with people who are interested in pursuing a Green career or who have an interest in nature, conservation or climate action. As we are an arts-based charity, there will also be an abundance of creative activities to enjoy!
The sessions will be fun, inclusive, creative and supportive. Our staff team will work with participants in groups and also individually to provide guidance and support.
A daily training allowance will be paid to all participants who attend. There will also be snacks available and travel reimbursement can be given for participants who do not have a Young Scot card.
When
Days: Mondays and Tuesdays, 10am – 3pm
Dates: September 28th – December 15th 2026
Where
Outdoor Sessions: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Indoor Sessions: The Crannie Community Hub, 9 Cranston Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BE
What can I do next?
Sign up via our website: https://www.impactarts.co.uk/project/impactful-starts/
