Events

Network and hear updates from the Joined Up for Business partners and projects which make up the employer support offer for Edinburgh and make new connections to complement your employer engagement and discover new opportunities for your clients to progress into work or training.

Partners and projects will include: Business Gateway, Capital City Partnership, Department of Work & Pensions(DWP), Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), Edinburgh College, Edinburgh Guarantee, Integrated Employer Engagement, JET programme, Joined Up for Jobs, Skills Development Scotland, Vocational Training Framework and the Recruitment & Skills Centres – MacMillan Skills Hub, FUSE and Fort Kinnaird Recruitment & Skills Centre.

Joined Up for Business is coordinated by Capital City Partnership and is a collective framework of public, third and statutory organisations that work together to provide employer support.

Our aim to make it easier to do business in Edinburgh, which contributes to a strong local economy, bringing job growth and increased opportunities for those supported through the employability network to access good quality, sustainable work.

Agenda

9am - Tea/coffee & networking (optional)

9.30am – Welcome & Introductions

9.40am- Group Speed Networking

10.40am - Break

10.55am - Group Speed Networking

11.55am – Summary

12.00pm – Networking (optional)

12.30pm – Close

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Should you have any questions about the event please feel free to contact the team at joinedupforbusiness@capitalcitypartnership.org(this will open in a new window)

This is an information session for clients, and their case workers, who are interested in applying for the Going Forward into Employment job opportunity with Revenue Scotland as a Tax Operation Assistant(this will open in a new window).

This job opportunity is specifically for clients engaged with a NOLB provider and applications close on 6 May 2024.

Welcome to the Bus Driver Recruitment Roadshow!

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in your community? Do you enjoy the idea of being behind the wheel and interacting with diverse groups of people? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Join us at the Longstone Bus Depot to find out more on how to kickstart your career as a bus driver. Whether you're an experienced driver or looking to start a new adventure, this event is perfect for you! As long as you have a full UK driver's license and have at least 1 year experience driving and maximum 6 points then you meet the criteria for this role.

Meet with industry professionals and learn about job opportunities. Don't miss out on this fantastic event to take the next step in your career.

Event Details: Date: Thursday 02 May 2024 Time: 10.00 - 12.00 Location: Longstone Bus Depot, 2 Murrayburn Road, Edinburgh EH14 2BB

Women Do Cyber reskilling and upskilling programme: Employers can use to reskill existing employees FREE

Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT) have partnered with Cisco and Glasgow Caledonian University to create a fully-funded reskilling programme to help women move into Cyber Security careers.

• Suitable for women returners, career changers and those facing potential redundancy/redeployment.
• No prior experience or tech skills required.
• Provides accessible pathway to Graduate Apprenticeship in Cyber Security and entry level Cyber positions.
• Online, self-paced, flexible learning providing anytime access across Scotland and ability to study whilst in current job.
• Mentoring and support to connect with Scotland’s cyber industry provided by SWiT and Cisco.

An overview of the programme and FAQs are attached. These can also be accessed on SWiT website: https://www.scotwomenintech.com/ourwork/wdc(this will open in a new window)

The next Joined up for Jobs forum will take place in person at a new venue on Thursday 30th May.