All Records Directory of Services

Brief summaryWe support 120 New Scots annually with their training and employment needs. We aim to make them job-ready through the provision of various activities.

Brief summaryWe will support you to gain knowledge and skills in the world of data and computing. We are an employability organisation, preparing you for a job. Access Data offers programmes at many different levels. We can offer learning opportunities to people at the start of their IT journey,…

Brief summaryAccess Progress’s target client group will be parents. In particular it will support parents who are unemployed and who: identify as a parent/carer; have a disability yourself and/or have a disabled child; are from a minority ethnic background; have a child under the age of one; an employment…

Brief summaryThis service is for young people who have an interest in mechanics. Through supported learning, we provide a pathway into the mechanics industry. We are partnered with GTG Training.

Brief summaryAiming High is an introduction to the world of work. We cover employability skills, knowledge, and support. This helps you start your career, pursue further training, or prepare for college.

Brief summaryThis service helps people with a disability or a long-term health condition to find employment. In-work support is also provided.

Brief summaryBarnardo's Employment Skills Training programme is for 15 to 29-year-olds. It offers personal development opportunities and a range of options to support you in training, education and career progression.

Brief summaryBreathing Space is a free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

Brief summaryThe Bridges to Success programme helps New Scots parents who can't access training or jobs due to family duties.

Brief summaryWe offer 1:1 support where a project worker will identify the barriers you face to employment or progression. This could include childcare, getting qualifications recognised or CV support. We will co-create a strengths-based action plan. Together, we will identify actions to address each barrier and need.

Brief summaryCare First is a 5-week training programme aimed at young people who would like to explore careers in Social Care. Whether it is childcare, elderly care or disability care, the course offers a practical pathway to employment. It is a 5-week ’Care First’ empowerment course aimed at people…

Brief summaryCarrubbers Christian Centre are offering free English classes for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) members of the community.

Brief summaryThis is a programme for those who are leaving or about to leave school with no positive destination planned. The course includes: CV and Cover Letter Workshop, Health and Wellbeing Sessions, Interview Techniques, Guest Speakers and Workshops, Budgeting Skills, Fun and Engaging Activities including outdoor learning. We offer support…

Brief summaryEdinburgh College is one of the largest providers of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses in Scotland. All college-based classes are British Council accredited. We offer campus-based ESOL classes from Beginner to Advanced levels. We offer general English, employability and exam preparation classes.

Brief summaryNKS supports the health and welfare of women and their families in Edinburgh. We support service users with a variety of issues and run different projects under NKS. We operate a full-time childcare centre. We also support primary and high school children with their studies.

Brief summaryOne to one support to identify your skills and create action plans. Move forward towards your goals including paid work.

Brief summaryCommunity-based support for vulnerable and care-experienced young people (including young families) as they transition to independent life, work, and wellbeing.

Brief summaryMustard Seed Edinburgh provides English conversation cafes at beginner and intermediate levels in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. People can be referred or can register themselves.

Brief summaryCreative Edinburgh is Scotland’s largest network supporting creative practitioners, artists, makers, and freelancers, representing a vibrant community of more than 7000 members across the capital. We are a not-for-profit, registered charity and a membership organisation that is free to join. Passionate about welcoming everyone, we provide inclusive opportunities…

Brief summaryDiscovering Your Potential is a specialist support system for care-experienced young people aged 16 to 29.

Brief summaryEdinburgh Women’s Aid (EWA) is a registered charity working towards a society free from domestic abuse. We provide practical and emotional support, information and advice for women, children and young people who are experiencing domestic abuse.

Brief summaryEdinburgh Project SEARCH (EPS) provides employment and learning opportunities for young people with a disability.

Brief summaryEdinMe is a service for people aged 16-21 disclosing mental health issues. A one-to-one caseworker will support you to improve your mental well being. We will then support you to progress towards sustained employment.

Brief summaryWe offer 1:1 support to anyone looking to find employment, training/education or volunteering. We can signpost to partners/other support services. This can be either working for the first time, or returning to the workforce after a break.

Brief summaryThis service supports people with complex barriers into education, training or employment. This includes people in recovery from: substance or alcohol misuse, previous offending behaviour, homelessness, and other complex issues. We focus on helping people furthest from the labour market. You can build your skills, find new opportunities and…

Brief summaryThis service offers 1-1 tailored employability support for New Scots in Edinburgh. And/or ad-hoc Employability workshops for New Scots in Edinburgh.

Brief summaryOur ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes offer a fun, relaxed, and supportive atmosphere. They can improve your English language skills with help from our experienced, fully qualified ESOL tutor.

Brief summaryWeekly English class every Monday from 10.30am to 12.00pm at Project Esperanza, 12C MacMillan Square, EH4 4AB (with breaks following school terms). Referral/registering You can be referred to the class register yourselves drop in.

Brief summaryCharlotte Chapel provides basic A1 and intermediate B2 classes.

Brief summaryJoin our English for employability classes if you are 18 plus, from an ethnic minority background and looking for work in Edinburgh. The classes are at an intermediate level.

Brief summaryAre you thinking about volunteering? Do you have Beginner-level English? Come along to this class to learn English and apply for volunteering opportunities.

Brief summaryWeekly English classes at three different levels - see below for details.

Brief summaryWe offer support to parents who have children attending schools in clusters 1 and 3. Access to Industry (AI) support you if you are leaving school with no positive destination. We support families of the young people leaving school to ensure their wellbeing and future pathways are clear.

Brief summaryWe offer support to parents/carers of the young people who are engaging on the No One Left Behind (NOLB) Moving Forward service.

Brief summaryWe help parents reconnect with learning. You can explore their goals, break down barriers to education and jobs, and join short courses.

Brief summaryWe run income maximisation support for parents with in-person workshops. Parents will also receive some 1:1 time. This allows you to focus on your own personal circumstances, and carry out entitlement checks.

Brief summaryA supportive online community of 20,000 people in Scotland who want to work and recruit flexibly. We advocate for greater flexibility and equality at work. 

Brief summaryWe help people and businesses find and keep jobs in Fort Kinnaird and nearby areas. Jobseekers and businesses can get 1:1 support from an employability officer. This officer will help them through the recruitment process. We can help with CV and cover letter writing, interview skills, and Job…

Brief summaryThis service offers bespoke support to those within the justice system / or have been involved in the past / or have pending convictions.

Brief summaryCyrenians’ Foundations to Employment delivers an innovative and bespoke employability service to those furthest from employment. Foundations to Employment has worked since 2009 with those across the city who struggle to access employment and training. We support people to move towards employment by looking at all aspects of…

Brief summaryFUSE is an employment support service for St James Quarter and the surrounding retail area.  We offer support to apply for vacancies within retail and hospitality in Edinburgh's City Centre. You can get support from our caseworkers to help with CVs, applications and interviews.

Brief summaryThe Futureheads Employability project supports young people aged 16 –19 into employment, education, training and voluntary work.

Brief summaryWe offer themed job progression opportunities for 16 to 30-year-olds through our Get a Job programmes. We also support you if you're looking to start a business.

Brief summaryGreen 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.

Brief summaryHead2Work is available at our Edinburgh centre and is an 8-week group course that runs 2 days per week. It is about learning and gaining skills whilst having fun and making friends.

Brief summaryImpactful Starts is a stage 1, non-traditional creative employability project for young people aged 16 to 24 who are currently out of work, education, or training. The only firm eligibility criteria is participants must be aged 16 to 24 and not in any employment, education, or training.

Brief summaryRUTS are a vocational and employability training provider. We deliver activities, programmes and qualifications to young people aged 16 to 24. We support skills for work and skills for life. The INSPIRE project offers a wide range of activities and services.

Brief summaryA mental health and well-being resource centre for Edinburgh. We provide self-help tools and signpost to other services. We empower you to find the support that is right for you.

Brief summaryThe Job Creation Scheme (JCS) provides access to supported 6 month paid work placements. All placements are within the City of Edinburgh Council. Applicants must meet the entry criteria: unemployed and meeting one of the No One Left Behind (NOLB) or Parental Employability Support (PES) barriers. No qualifications or work…

Brief summaryThe JET Programme is a work-based learning programme. It is for pupils in the senior phase of high school. It combines school education with vocational training and real life work experience.