We support New Scots (asylum seekers, refugees and migrants) with the following employment support:
- writing job applications and CVs
- preparing for interviews
- developing skills
- accessing training and education
- and career advice
We have two employability services at The Welcoming; one for people under 30 years old, and one for people over 30 years old.
Apply for an appointment
We currently have appointments available for our under 30s service and our over 30s service.
You must be a registered member before you can apply for an appointment: Register here.
Employability support for over 30s
Employability support for under 30s (Inspire Project)
GROW Employment Guidance Course
A free course for parents to prepare you for working in the UK.
In this course you will learn how to search for jobs, write job applications and cover letters, improve interview skills, learn about work culture in Scotland and UK employment rights.
The course will run in two locations on different days of the week:
West Edinburgh – The Welcoming Office, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT on Tuesdays (10 am – 12 pm)
North Edinburgh – Granton Hub, Madelvic House, Granton Park Avenue, Edinburgh, EH5 1HS on Thursdays (10:30 am – 12:30 pm)
Subsidies including childcare and transport can be provided.
Please note: This course is for parents only.
This six-week course takes place weekly for 2 hours.
The capacity of the course is 20 people per session at each location.
Register
You will need to REGISTER for these courses on Eventbrite.
The Welcoming Office classes start on Tuesday 6th February and the Granton Hub classes start on Thursday 8th February.
When and where
Lesson | The Welcoming (West Edinburgh) | Granton Hub (North Edinburgh) |
Getting started and searching for jobs | Tuesday 6th February 10am – 12pm | Thursday 8th February 10:30am – 12:30pm |
BREAK – FEBRUARY HOLIDAY WEEK | BREAK – FEBRUARY HOLIDAY WEEK | BREAK – FEBRUARY HOLIDAY WEEK |
Writing job applications and CVs | Tuesday 20th February 10am – 12pm | Thursday 22nd February 10:30am – 12:30pm |
Preparing for interviews and practice interviews | Tuesday 27th February 10am – 12pm | Thursday 29th February 10:30am – 12:30pm |
Practice interviews and overview of learnings | Tuesday 5th March 10am – 12pm | Thursday 7th March 10:30pm – 12:30pm |
Rights and responsibilities in the workplace | Tuesday 12th March 10am – 12pm | Thursday 14th March 10:30am – 12:30pm |
Health and wellbeing | Tuesday 19th March 10am – 12pm | Thursday 21st March 10am – 12:30pm |
Inspire Project
For under 30’s we offer an employability programme with our Employability and Entrepreneurial Skills Advisor, Sandra Dargie to help with employment, education, and training through the Inspire Project.