Get Ready For Work

Through Get Ready for Work we support young people (16-18 years of age) to move into employment, training or further education by helping them focus on what they want to do. Young people can also learn new skills and get the confidence they require to move onto a successful future.

Young people participating can expect help to create an individual training plan which will be tailored to meet their individual circumstances. The initiative will also provide the opportunity to try different types of work via work tasters or work placements to help decide the best type of job or career.

For further information about Get Ready for Work in Inverness or Ross-shire contact Morag on 01463 716179. In Lochaber contact James on 01397 874308,

Alternatively you can contact your local Skills Development Scotland Advisor

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