Fort Kinnaird kick-starts retail careers with free training programme

Fort Kinnaird is calling for people in Edinburgh to take the first step in their retail careers by registering for its free training programme, Bright Lights Starting Out in Retail.

The five-week programme starts on the 29^th October and will give people in Edinburgh access to high quality training, including advice from industry experts, support with interviews and CV writing, as well as Health and Safety training and WorldHost Customer Service training. They will also gain valuable on-the-job experience by spending time at some of Fort Kinnaird’s biggest brands.

Those interested in signing up to the programme will need to attend a Taster Session on the 17^th October which they can register for on Fort Kinnaird’s website. The session will give people the opportunity to find out more about the training programme, put questions to the course leaders and enrol.

Bright Lights Starting Out in Retail is funded by Fort Kinnaird’s co-owner British Land and delivered in partnership with the Recruitment and Skills Centre – a leading centre for recruitment and training in retail and customer service skills.

All those that complete the training will receive formal qualifications, including SVQF Level 4 in Customer Service, which will be presented to them at a special celebration event on the 30th November.

Liam Smith, centre director at Fort Kinnaird, said: “The Bright Lights Starting Out in Retail programme can have a real impact on the lives of people in our community, helping them to discover their potential and gain valuable experience about what it’s like to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

“I’d encourage any person living in Edinburgh who is looking for employment to sign up to the Taster Session on 17^th October, so they can take a step to kick-start their retail careers.”

John Gibson from the Recruitment and Skills Centre said: “Our free training programme is a great chance for people in Edinburgh to gain nationally recognised qualifications, as well as gain valuable experience of what it’s like to work with some of the UK’s biggest retail brands”.

Those interested in attending the Taster Session should call the Recruitment and Skills Centre on 0131 669 9883 or email johntgibson@RSCfortkinnaird.co.uk.