The Academy@ St James Shopping
The News
The Academy @ St James Shopping has reopened and is now operating under the banner of Joined Up For Jobs.
Purpose
Under the banner of Joined Up For Jobs it will deliver the key aspects of the Jobs Strategy’s Employer Offer in practice.
The Service
Initially - a comprehensive Employer Engagement Service focusing on vacancies and opportunities within the St James Shopping Centre and the ‘String of Pearls’
Developing into - a wider portfolio developing across the city to the North, South and East areas.
The west of the city will be served by the Airport Expansion Project which will complement the Academy services.
Target Audience
Employers in the Retail, Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality Sectors.
The Offer to Employers
Employers will be invited to advertise vacancies with the network and provide placement and other opportunities as appropriate. They will be asked to offer information on the key skills they are looking for in applicants, so that we can better tailor our employability training to meet their needs. Employers will also be offered help to train existing staff.
The Invitation to the Network
To act as a conduit between the network and employers, coordinate the employer offer, promote JU4J’s clients to employers and promote the services of other Joined Up For Jobs organisations to employers. To capture the opportunities from new developments coming into the City for the benefits of our clients. To negotiate guaranteed interviews and other concessions for appropriate vacancies or bulk recruiters.
Where can I find out more on the employer offer?
The Review of the Employer Offer and its key conclusions are available at http://joinedupforjobs.org.uk/files/documents/engaging_with_employers/review_of_employer_offer.pdf
How will information be shared?
Vacancies and opportunities identified will be shared with Joined Up For Jobs organisations through the Noticeboard. It will be updated regularly and will be available to organisations to refer job ready clients through the Academy. The Academy will tailor services to meet employer’s needs and will match applicants against employer’s criteria.
A marketing plan will be developed to effectively update employers and this will include face to face meetings and regular bulletins.
The role of the JU4J Network
Carefully match a client’s skills to the vacancy specification to avoid mis-matches and disappointments. Ensure clients have good job-search skills or refer them to the Academy job-search workshops for further support if required. Ask for feedback on applications submitted. Ensure that clients are job ready before putting them forward. Let us know of the areas your organisation specialises in and if there is any free training or services you would like to offer employers. Examples may be disability awareness, employment rights, health and safety, mental health awareness, mentor training.
Eligibility
Jobseekers including job changers and workplace returners who live in within the City of Edinburgh. All clients referred must be able to access public funds and be allowed to work in the UK.
Process
Clients should be referred directly, they can make an appointment or book in by dropping in to the centre, by calling 556 9026, or by e-mailing info@theacademyatstjames. Caselink will be used to record registration details.
Find out more
Attend the Partnership Forum on Friday 10 December where the service will be discussed or contact Joanne Nethercott on 0131 556 9026 or Rhona McLinden on 0131 270 6030.
