We support New Scots (asylum seekers, refugees and migrants) with the following employment support:

  • completing job applications
  • writing CVs
  • preparing for interviews
  • developing skills
  • accessing training and education
  • career advice

Our employment support services are by appointment only.

Apply for an appointment

You must be a registered member before you can apply for an appointment: Register here.

Our team of Employability Advisors are here to help you with finding a job, improving your CV, and applying for work.

To book an appointment with a member of our Employment Support team, follow the link below to our online booking system.

*Please note, if you are referring on someone else’s behalf, include your name and organisation in the additional information box (the last section of the booking form).

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Upcoming at The Welcoming

Bridges to Success – Employability Course for Parents

This is an 8-week employability course for New Scots in Edinburgh. This course is for parents at The Welcoming Association.

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.

The course will run at The Welcoming Association.

Address: The Welcoming Office, 20/1 Westfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 2TT

Date and Time: Weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (Starting from 19th August)

Subsidies including childcare and transport can be provided.

Please note: This course is for parents only.

This 8-week course takes place weekly for 2 hours.

The capacity of the course is 20 people per session at each location.

Register

You need to REGISTER for this course on Eventbrite: Click here to book your place.