As part of the Supporting New Scots Project funded through EU funds on behalf of the Scottish Government and delivered by the Scottish Refugee Council, this project will deliver a community-based approach to enhance the employability prospectsof refugees by improving their language skills and understanding of Scottish/UK work culture in order to become more self-sufficient and to decrease the risk of poverty.

Employability up-skilling will address CV writing, using job search engine options and office software, understanding online communication platforms, facing job interviews. PVG memberships, food and hygiene certificates and barista trainingsfor those interested in the hospitality sector will be covered.

These events consist of 4-week courses offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 11:15 to 13:15.

Please note that there is a break in this block of sessions to allow for the school holiday, so the dates for each session will be:

• Week 1: 20/06 & 22/07
• Week 3: 27/06 & 20/07
• Week 3: 25/07 & 27/07
• Week 4: 01/08 & 03/08

These events are free to attend but please book your place using the RSVP form below and register separately for the optional conversation sessions.

Contact us if you can’t find a start date that works for you as we may be able to accommodate your needs.