PACE
Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE) is the Scottish Government's initiative for responding to redundancy situations.
Through providing skills development and employability support, PACE aims to minimise the time people affected by redundancy are out of work and to maximise opportunities for them to secure good jobs.
PACE support is tailored to meet individual needs and local circumstances and includes
- one to one career coaching
- information on rights and entitlements
- benefits entitlement and tax calculation
- help with job search
- CV writing, application forms and covering letters
- preparation for interviews
- identifying learning and training opportunities
- starting up a business
- making the most of your money
- coping with redundancy related stress.
For employees it means free, impartial advice on dealing with the practical and emotional sides of redundancy. PACE advisers help people recognise their skills, explore their options and prepare for their next move.
PACE support is available through the PACE Helpline 0800 917 8000 and online at www.redundancyscotland.co.uk.