A community roadshow will take place next week, offering help and guidance to anyone looking for employment support.
Staff from the Council’s Youth & Employability and Community Learning & Development Teams will be visiting five locations across Shetland during the week of 4-8 March 2024. Staff will be on hand to help anyone looking for work, including assistance with completing job applications, updating CVs, or improving their interview skills.
They can also offer access to free training courses and social groups, as well as support for anyone already in work. Support is available to Shetland residents aged 15+ up to retirement.
The roadshow dates and venues are:
- Monday 4th March 2024 - Yell Leisure Centre, 2.30pm - 5pm
- Tuesday 5th March 2024 - South Mainland Leisure Centre, 2.30pm - 5pm
- Wednesday 6th March 2024 - Scalloway Leisure Centre, 2.30pm - 5pm
- Thursday 7th March 2024 - West Mainland Leisure Centre, 2.30pm - 5pm
- Friday 8th March 2024 - North Mainland Leisure Centre, 2.30pm - 5pm
Free transport and child care available, contact for further information.
Anyone who would like to attend is encouraged to come along. Anyone who can’t make it, but would like to discuss any help or support can contact 01595 74 4490 or employability@shetland.gov.uk
Mark Smith, Employability Pathway Officer said: “Our support workers will be on hand to offer friendly support and guidance for anyone on a path to employment. We offer a service built around your needs, so please come along, say hello and see how we could help.”
Please look here for more details on the Employability Pathway