Invest East Lothian works in partnership with East Lothian Works to provide a one-stop service for employers seeking support with recruitment, workforce development, skills training and funding opportunities. The service is delivered in partnership with East Lothian Council's Economic Development team, the Department for Work and Pensions and Skills Development Scotland.
Whether you're looking to recruit new staff, develop your existing workforce or access funding to support employment and training, our employability services can help. As a result, businesses can build the skills they need while creating opportunities for local people.
We support employers across East Lothian with a range of workforce solutions, including:
Furthermore, businesses can access advice and guidance to help attract, recruit and retain talent.
A range of funding programmes may be available to support employers and individuals seeking employment or skills development. These include:
Funding for employers recruiting individuals who face barriers to employment, including people who have experienced long-term unemployment.
Support for employers through in-work training grants when recruiting individuals with barriers to employment.
An opportunity for employers to offer paid work experience placements to individuals who need support to enter the workforce.
Funding and support to help parents develop new skills, retrain and progress within employment.
Support is available for employees who are looking to progress their careers. This includes assistance with applications, CV development, interview preparation and mock interviews.
The Work Experience Programme helps secondary school students gain valuable insight into the workplace and explore future career options.
For employers, participating in work experience programmes provides an opportunity to support young people, engage with the local community and showcase career opportunities within their organisation. In addition, businesses can help develop the future workforce while identifying potential talent for the future.
To learn more about workforce support, recruitment assistance and employability services in East Lothian, visit East Lothian Works.
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