Qualifications, support and training towards employment

Employability

Aberdeen Foyer's Employability service is available to guide people through all stages of the employability pipeline - from thinking about possible careers to progressing into employment and in-work support. Our Employability team have a deep understanding and compassion for each person’s situation and provide personalised, strengths-based support. We work with individuals to set realistic, achievable goals based on their interests in employment. We have established an extensive network of employers across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in a range of sectors, spanning private, public and third sector and we can arrange work experience and support with applications for live vacancies. Our employer partners are in support of offering people up to date experience in sector specific work environments. 

We offer support with:

  • Job searching

  • CV building

  • Interview skills

  • Work experience

  • Sector-based training

  • In-work support to increase opportunities for progression

  • Reviewing and improving transferable skills

  • Working to achieve confidence building

  • Support with health and wellbeing

  • Reviewing financial concerns and offering financial advise

  • Access to interview clothes

  • Digital skills

We work with our clients 1:1 and in group sessions, in a friendly and welcoming environment.

For more information about any of our courses please email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com

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All services are provided free of charge. We offer training within a broad choice of sectors for example;

  • Care

  • Hospitality

  • Renewables

  • Retail

  • SIA

  • Construction

  • Warehouse

  • Health & Safety

We offer a selection of programmes specifically designed for young people, parents, people looking to return to work, justice experienced and those in work, looking to enhance their employment opportunities.

For more information on any of our courses please email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com

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