Information and advice available to all

Vacancies, careers, job options, learning and self-employment

Job vacancies in your area

The largest listing of vacancies is kept by Jobcentre Plus – go to their website or visit a Jobcentre.

Local newspapers are also a regular source of vacancies. Information about other sources of job vacancies can be found on the Careers Scotland website, including how to access 'hidden vacancies' which are not advertised.

Advice

Careers and job opportunities

Careers Scotland offers a wealth of resources to help you think about what you want and need from a job and what types of job are right for you. Start by looking at their website; or drop into their office at 79 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh where you can browse information and see what other help may be available to you.

Guidance Access Points

Guidance Access Points across Edinburgh offer information, support and inspiration about learning, volunteering and employability - www.edinburghgap.org.uk

Learning

learndirect scotland offer independent, free advice on adult further education courses, training and funding in Scotland.

A printed booklet 'Your Guide to Adult Learning and Employment' is published by CLAN Edinburgh, tel 0131 270 6072;
e-mail admin@clanedinburgh.org  

Self-employment

Self-employment support is available from Business Gateway - practical help, advice and support for new and growing businesses in Scotland.

For people who are not working there are a range of other programmes and services available.