Tag: Employability

Power Up: closing the digital divide

J.P. Morgan, with Good Things Foundation, has launched Power Up, a pioneering £1.3 million initiative to help people, businesses and communities to participate by helping people in under-served communities build the digital skills needed to qualify for in-demand jobs. Glasgow and Edinburgh are two of the four areas identified for support. Continue reading Power Up: closing the digital divide

Celebrating Project SEARCH

Congratulations to the 22 young interns aged 16-29 who graduated from the Edinburgh Project SEARCH programme this week.

Project SEARCH graduates

Each intern has successfully completed nine months of work experience at the City of Edinburgh Council or NHS Lothian to improve their employability and skills confidence. Project SEARCH is a transition programme for individuals aged 16-29 years who have additional needs when they are beginning new careers.  Continue reading Celebrating Project SEARCH

Children’s Lottery funding for Capital City Partnership

Edinburgh charity Capital City Partnership has been awarded a £20,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery to help young people into retail and customer facing employment. Continue reading Children’s Lottery funding for Capital City Partnership