Employment and Training Opportunities

At Working for Families we appreciate that returning to work can be a daunting prospect. Often attending some training before work can help you to build your confidence and learn appropriate skills which employers are looking for.

An important factor to consider when choosing a career are the chances of getting a job. Edinburgh has a wide range of employers and the Service and Public Sectors are two of the biggest employers in the city.

In order to help you make the right choice of career for you we have listed some information below on some of the sectors you may be able to find training or employment opportunities with.

We have also provided you with links to the Employment Academies, which are a series of employer-led projects who offer pre-employment training.

Finance sector
Retail sector
Hospitality and Tourism Sector
NHS
City of Edinburgh Council
Edinburgh’s Employment Academies