East Lothian Works news

Second national award for apprentice Alan

Great news for apprentice joiner Alan Smith who scooped the award for best Second Year Trade apprentice in the national APSE Scottish Building and Housing Apprentice of the Year 2019 Awards.

Published 5th March 2019.

Green light for £384m Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal projects

The first tranche of investments in a series of transformative projects in Edinburgh and South East Scotland have received approval as part of the City Region Deal.

Published 18th December 2018.

Ambitions to grow a thriving and dynamic East Lothian economy

A refreshed Economic Development Strategy was presented at a recent meeting of East Lothian Council’s Cabinet.

Published 19th November 2018.

Challenge Fund money to support jobless people in East Lothian

East Lothian charities or social enterprises have the chance of accessing funding that could help support people in East Lothian back into work.

Published 26th October 2018.

Tesla wows East Lothian pupils in STEM career drive

Tesla, the electric vehicle company, wowed East Lothian school pupils this week with a demonstration of their latest model, as part of an initiative to inspire young people to consider STEM careers.

Published 20th June 2018.

Council reaffirms commitment to developing youth workforce

Councillors support recent developments associated with Developing the Youth Workforce.

Published 20th March 2018.

Girls encouraged to aim for the stars at STEM event

Ten girls from Ross High School and Preston Lodge High School visited Astrosat in Musselburgh earlier this month as part of a Girls Into STEM initiative led by East Lothian Works.

Published 26th February 2018.

Challenge Fund money to support jobless people in East Lothian

East Lothian charities or social enterprises have another chance to access funding that could help support people in East Lothian back into work.

Published 4th April 2017.