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

We offer support with employment, education, and training to New Scots over 30 years old...

Employability support for under 30s

We offer support with employment, education, and training to New Scots under 30 years old...

GROW Employment Guidance Course

Getting Ready for Opportunities and Work is 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, and learn about work culture in Scotland and UK employment rights.

Subsidies, including childcare and transport, can be provided.

Please note: This course is only for parents in Edinburgh.

This six-week course meets weekly for two hours and begins on Tuesday, December 10th (10:30 am – 12:30 pm).

Please note there is a break for the Christmas holidays.

The course ends on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 and all classes are IN-PERSON.

Register

Registrations are through the Eventbrite page here.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] for more information.

The capacity for this course is 20 people.


Location

The Getting Ready for Opportunities and Work (GROW) course will be held at the Richmond Craigmillar Church in Edinburgh.

Address: 227 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4PA


Course Timetable

LessonRichmond Craigmillar Church
Finding work in ScotlandTuesday 10th December
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Writing job applications and CVsTuesday 17th December
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Preparing for interviewsTuesday 7th January 2025
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Rights and responsibilities in the workplaceTuesday 14th January 2025
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Scottish work cultureTuesday 21st January 2025
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Practice interviews/Q&A SessionTuesday 28th January 2025
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Timetable for GROW course

Getting ready for opportunities and work – Hay Avenue Community Hub