Steps towards employment

New qualifications can open new doors

If you are looking for employment, we can help you.

We can offer you support and training if you are aged 16 and just starting your career. We can also work with you if you are changing careers or getting back into employment after an extended absence. If you are 14-16, our Foyer Futures team can help you think about your education and get the career you desire.

Our Employability team can help you prepare for interviews, CV writing and also offer sector specific training.

If you are not quite ready to get into employment just yet, we also offer a variety of training courses to help build your confidence and think about your future goals.

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    Employability Courses

    Aberdeen Foyer’s Employability team can offer you tailored support and certified training in your desired field.

    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 courses 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 courses 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

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    King’s Trust Team Programme

    On the King’s Trust Team Programme you will complete accredited learning, a work placement and have the chance of refining your CV and interview skills.

    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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    REACH Programme

    Taking part in the Foyer’s REACH Programme will help you develop transferrable skills and you will be supported with your employment goals.

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

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

    What will I gain from this course?
    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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