Move On-Building Brighter Futures Fund Employability Programme

This is an 8 weeks employability course from Move On aimed at young people at stage 2 of the employability pipeline.

It will interest those looking for a career in construction or practical trades.

The course will provide young people with: 

• Support and funding to achieve CSCS Green Labourers Card
• Completed REHIS qualification
• Construction site visits with Robertson, Cruden and CCG
• One week work placement with one of the above partners
• Bus/train travel covered for as well as lunch
• SQA employability award level 3 
• SQA communication core skills
• Interview skills and CV building with Evolve IT
• Talk on drugs and alcohol with Crew2000
• Volunteering at Move On Wood Recycling
• Understanding children’s rights and the UNCRC
• Responsibilities of work
• Support to move on to further education, training or employment

More information is available on our website: Building Brighter Futures - Move On(this will open in a new window)

Eligibility Criteria

• Participants must be 16-21 years old
• Live in City of Edinburgh, the Lothians or Borders.
• Be able to self-travel to our office in the center of Edinburgh.
• Be ready to work with other young people.

Other information

• The course begins on 11th of March 2025
• Move On provides reimbursement for train/bus travel and lunch money.
• Contact louise@moveon.org.uk for more info and timetable.