Services for adults

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Adults - Support available from East Lothian Works

Are you looking to get into employment, education or training? East Lothian Works can help you take the next steps on your journey. 

East Lothian Works has a range of programmes to support East Lothian residents to progress towards and into employment and training. We work with you 1-1 or in small groups and take time to understand your needs. We also have a network of partners offering specialist support. 

We offer the following services FREE of charge

  • help improve confidence when applying for a job
  • support writing an application, whether for a job or for college 
  • develop interview skills
  • improve spelling, writing and numeracy skills 
  • build your reading skills 
  • strengthen life skills including time management, budgeting, bills and money 
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
  • access to a range of sector specific training courses and qualifications
  • specific support for parents looking to progress into and in work

We always meet with you individually so we can discover what you want to achieve and put a plan in place to help you succeed.