Nearly half of Scottish firms are struggling to hire skilled staff

  • Two in five local employers are struggling to recruit skilled staff and 41% have seen increased staff turnover since the EU Referendum
  • Businesses report this is impacting their growth and expansion efforts
  • To solve the crisis more than half are planning on recruiting more apprentices and many are engaging with education providers

More than a two fifths (44%) of Scottish firms are reporting difficulty recruiting skilled staff, and 41% have seen increased staff turnover since June 2016, according to a new employment and skills study from Lloyds Banking Group and London business membership organisation, London First. The study sought to analyse the impact of Brexit on business recruitment and access to skills across the UK. Continue reading Nearly half of Scottish firms are struggling to hire skilled staff

Edinburgh Leisure Seeks Young People Looking for A Positive Destination

Edinburgh Leisure is looking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic and reliable young people aged 16-24 years old, who have a passion for sport for their next Positive Destinations course. Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure Seeks Young People Looking for A Positive Destination

Mani swaps serving customers for saving lives

A former newsagent has told how he made a life-changing decision thanks to his customers – a crew of firefighters. Mani Dhesi left the shop counter and joined the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service after being inspired by their accounts of protecting the public. And the father-of-two – who can speak FOUR languages – is now playing a vital role in bringing the SFRS closer to communities. Continue reading Mani swaps serving customers for saving lives

Swinney launches STEM teacher recruitment drive

A new teacher recruitment campaign has been launched by Deputy First Minister John Swinney. The ‘Teaching Makes People’ campaign targets university undergraduates studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects as well as people currently working in STEM industries. Continue reading Swinney launches STEM teacher recruitment drive

Care recruitment roadshow at Millennium Centre

Call-in Homecare are looking for staff and are holding two recruitment roadshows at Muirhouse Millennium Centre (writes James McGinty)callin

Respite Care, Specialist Home Care Service, Carers in Edinburgh 

Recruitment Roadshow

Community Care Assistants Required

Secure full or Part-Time Contracts, £ 8.50 per hour, paid Mileage, pension, free training to SVQ2 and other benefits

Tuesday 12th April ( 12.00-4.00pm)

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Tuesday 19th April ( 12.00-4.00pm)

Alternatively Call 0131 – 656 – 7310 or text ”Recruitment’ to 6677 to visit their Facebook Page click HERE

Edinburgh College develops young workforce

Apprenticeships point the way ahead in Lothian

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Edinburgh College hosted an employer’s engagement event to advance their curriculum strategy around vocational and work based learning last week. Employers, partners, local councils and apprentices joined college leadership to put their heads together and share best practice. Continue reading Edinburgh College develops young workforce

Musical Director? Choreographer? Join the A-Team!

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A-Team Productions are seeking a musical director and choreographer for their 2016 production, Next Stop: Broadway.
Rehearsals span October through February, twice a week on Wednesday and Sunday evenings.
This year we are not in a position to pay our Musical Director therefore this is a voluntary opportunity open to someone who has the time to commit to auditions, rehearsals and production week.
Do you know someone who has got what it takes? Can you please spread the word and let relevant people know.
 
Candidates should email
with a cover letter and CV.

A-Team productions are a not-for-profit organisation based in North Edinburgh, run by a team of experienced volunteers. Our ethos is simple: to provide a platform for young people ages 11-18 to construct and perform one musical per annum.

Kind Regards

 
Sean Quinn
Chair, A-Team Productions
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