The Shirlie Project | Supported Employment

Louis Theroux: Sixteen years after making a documentary with Jimmy Savile, Louis Theroux revisits his encounter.
Our programme to work with young people who have autism and are still at school is nearing the end of its second year. The programme has supported many young people throughout the highlands to engage with the community around them and to start to think about life outwith school.
One man dead after Rangers fans' coach crash: One man dies and 18 people are injured after a coach carrying Rangers supporters overturns in East Ayrshire.
Moving from ESA to JSA? We are currently running workshops for people need some help with getting their foot on the employment ladder.
Syria conflict: Aleppo hospital 'hit by barrel bombs': An air raid on the rebel-held eastern half of the Syrian city of Aleppo hits the area's largest hospital for the second time in a matter of days.
Since January 2013 the Shirlie Project has moved 32% of people on the Try It Out contract into employment and 45% into a work placement. The contract which is funded by the Highland Council enables people to get back to work either with support or just some help in the right direction.
Ryder Cup 2016: Europe fight back to cut US lead to 6½-5½: Sergio Garcia and Rafa Cabrera-Bello stage a remarkable comeback as Europe further cut America's lead to 6½-5½ at the Ryder Cup.
Since 2006 over 600 people have successfully moved into employment.
Georgia Pope: Tbilisi stadium largely empty for papal Mass: The Pope says Mass in a largely empty stadium on a visit to Georgia after the majority Orthodox Christian Church asks followers to stay away.
The Shirlie Project is delighted to announce that we are delivering an employment programme for young people aged 16 - 24 throughout the Highlands. The programme will offer a variety of employment skills including work placements. We have also been approved to deliver 2 SCQF qualifications at Level 3 & 4 in Employability and the Certificate of Work Readiness. Please contact us if you are interested in a fun and lively course that will give you lifelong skills.
We are delighted to announce 4 years funding from the Big Lottery which will allow us to continue to deliver employment services for people furthest removed from the labour market.