JUfJ provider forum

The forum is an independent network of employability service providers in Edinburgh. It is run by and for providers through a steering group. 

The forum meets regularly and provides an opportunity for practitioners from across the network to come together.  It consists of organisations and individuals who support people to progress into sustainable employment. Our network strengthens the links between employability and tackling poverty, both locally and nationally.

The forum steering group is comprised of network representatives. The remit of the group is to:

• Represent all members of the network
• Liaise between funding bodies and members
• Disseminate key messages to all stakeholders
• Broaden the reach of the forum
• Set agendas
• Organise JUfJ forum meetings and events
• Attend employability and related events
• Highlight issues as raised by the forum network.

The steering group will meet prior to each session to finalise the agenda.

The 2025 forums are scheduled for:

Thursday 27th February - Tickets(this will open in a new window)

Thursday 29th May

Thursday 28th August

Thursday 27th November

February 2024

• Agenda
• Edinburgh's Fair Work Charter - Chris Adams, City of Edinburgh Council: Presentation & Edinburgh Fair Work Charter (Draft)
• Fair Work - Terry Anderson, Support @Work: Presentation
• New Scots Edinburgh Strategy- John Hawryluk, EVOC: Presentation

Forum Member Updates:

• North Edinburgh Childcare: Nurturing Future & Modern Apprenticeships
• SmartWorks: Presentation
• Sue O'Neill-Berest from Cyrenians will run a free REHIS Elementary food hygiene course on Friday, 22nd March. If interested, contact sueoneill-berest@cyrenians.scot.
• Volunteer Edinburgh will be hosting a free & open drop-in session specifically for referrers on Tuesday 5th of March from 2 pm to 4 pm; details are here.(this will open in a new window)

JUfJ Forum Steering Group