Learning new skills can help you discover what you enjoy and what your strengths are

Building Skills & Confidence

If you want to become more confident or learn new skills, we can help. Our wide variety of programmes offer activities and support to help you overcome barriers and identify your potential.

Learning new skills can bring long-lasting change in your life by helping you to establish routine, gain employment or start volunteering.

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    King's Trust Team Programme

    Working as part of a team will boost your confidence and you’ll learn new skills from completing accredited learning.

    What is it?
    A 12-week personal development programme

    When is it?
    Monday - Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm

    What will I gain from it?
    You’ll obtain nationally recognised qualifications, meet new people, build new skills and confidence, and develop on team-working by taking part in community projects. You’ll go on a week away on Residential taking part in adventurous activities, and participate in meaningful work experience.

    Who can apply?
    Anyone between the age of 16-25 who is not in education or employment.

    Where is it?
    We run the King’s Trust Team Programme in Aberdeen and Peterhead.

    How to apply
    For more information you can email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com
    or sign up using our form: Fill in our form

    Keep up to date on our Facebook page to find out when the next Team Programme is being run!

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    Foyer Families Programme

    Foyer Families Programme will see you build your confidence and learn new skills including healthy cooking and how to support your child’s development.

    What is it?
    A 16-week learning and employability programme.

    When is it?
    Tues-Thurs 9.30am - 2.30pm

    What will I gain from it?
    You’ll obtain nationally recognised qualifications, while learning how to further support your child’s learning and play. You’ll develop personal confidence and have a fun and meaningful team experience, while planning the next steps in your future.

    Who can apply?
    Parents and carers in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen, who have at least one child under 12.

    Where is it?
    Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire with an online programme also available. (Online programme admissions require certain criteria, please contact us to discuss)

    How to apply
    For more information you can email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com
    or sign up using our form: Fill in our form

    Keep up to date on our Facebook page to find out when the next Foyer Families Programme is being run!

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    REACH Programme

    Taking part in the REACH Programme will see you complete accredited learning and you boost your confidence while working as part of a team.

    What is it?
    A 12-week learning and employability programme,

    When is it?
    Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 3pm

    What will I gain from this programme?
    You’ll develop your confidence, obtain nationally recognised qualifications, reconnect with your community, meet new people and learns skills. If you need IT equipment, we can help, along with childcare if required.

    Who can apply?
    Anyone aged 16 and over who is unemployed and in stable recovery from health and wellbeing challenges whether physical, mental or dependency related.

    Where is it?
    Aberdeen, Peterhead, Banff & Fraserburgh.

    How to apply
    For more information you can email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com
    or sign up using our form: Fill in our form

    Keep up to date on our Facebook page to find out when the next REACH Programme is being run!

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    Counselling

    Seeing a counsellor can improve your mental health and help you develop strategies for coping.

    What is it?
    We offer therapy on one-to-one basis, with weekly sessions. You have the option of in-person and virtual counselling (via phone or video).

    Where is it?
    Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

    Who is it for?
    For young people (16+) and adults.

    How can I get involved?
    Submit a referral form and we will contact you as soon as we can. Fill in our form

    If you have any urgent questions or require assistance in completing a referral, please email our team at Counselling@aberdeenfoyer.com

    Our counselling service provides a safe, non-judgemental environment to enable you to explore issues which may be causing you distress.

    This service is open to everyone - young people and adults.

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    Employability Programmes

    Foyer’s Employability Team offer programmes to bring you closer to your employment goals.

    What is it?
    1-to-1 Employability support: CV writing, interview skills and training courses to gain employment in a broad choice of sectors.

    When is it?
    We are actively taking on new clients and programmes take place all year round.

    What will I gain from it?
    Improving your confidence and self-belief, gain accredited qualifications, certificates and sector based skills.

    CV writing, job search and interview skills.

    Support as you progress into employment.

    Who can apply?
    Different training programmes have varying eligibility criteria. Contact us to find out what opportunities are available in your area and desired work sector.

    Where is it?
    Our Employability team in Aberdeen is based in our Marywell Centre and our office in Peterhead is on Kirk Street.

    How to apply:
    For more information you can email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com
    or sign up using our form: Fill in our form

  • Guiding Young People's Futures

    With Foyer Futures you will increase your confidence by working 1-to-1 with a development coach to discover your skills and potential.

    What is it?
    An opportunity to work one-to-one with a development coach to discover your goals and to re-engage with education.

    When is it?
    Once per week, when it is suitable to you and your coach.

    What will I gain from it?
    Engaging with Foyer Futures will increase your confidence, develop your learning skills and overall help you move your life in the direction you want.

    Who can apply?
    14–24-year-olds looking to engage with education, learning, training, and employment.

    Where is it?
    Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. You decide together with your coach where you want to meet.

    How to apply:
    For more information you can email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com
    or sign up using our form: Fill in our form

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    Support in the Community

    The Communities team offer a wide variety of support depending on your goals and aspirations.

    What is it?
    One-to-one support and programme opportunities delivered from our Marywell Centre and in the Community.

    When is it?
    Programmes run all year round.

    What will I gain from it?
    One-to-one support is tailored for your needs and aspirations. You have the opportunity to complete City and Guilds modules but also improve your confidence and feel more connected to your community.

    Who can apply?
    Aberdeen residents of any ages.

    Where is it?
    In Aberdeen at our Marywell Centre and in other locations across the Community.

    How to apply:
    For more information you can email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com or sign up using our form: Fill in our form