East Lothian Works news

Funding for projects that support employment

Projects that aim to reduce unemployment and help people increase their income through employment are being invited to a special information session.

Published 18th November 2022.

Apprenticeship opportunities

Our Workforce for the Future strategy is creating many new Modern Apprenticeships, Graduate Apprenticeships, Traineeships, and Paid Work Experience placements for young people in the local area.

Published 9th March 2022.

Opening up the world of work for young people in East Lothian

Our Workforce for the Future strategy is creating many new Modern Apprenticeships, Graduate Apprenticeships, Traineeships, and Paid Work Experience placements for 16-24 year olds in the local area.

Published 14th February 2022.

New grants for employability projects

A new Employability Grants Programme has been launched in East Lothian to provide grant funding for 2022-2023.

Published 19th January 2022.

Free online event for employers

A free online event is being held to offer East Lothian employers advice and support on recruiting and retraining staff, including funding support.

Published 3rd November 2020.

Almost £13m in grant funding paid out to East Lothian businesses

East Lothian Council teams have been working hard to process a large number of business grant applications.

Published 13th May 2020.

Callum's engineering success

As a 5th year pupil at North Berwick High, Callum started considering his options for life beyond school.

Published 6th March 2020.

Meet Alex! National Numeracy Day

15 May is National Numeracy Day so we met with Alex Mackay, a team leader within East Lothian Works, to find out more about free numeracy support available for adults in the county.

Published 14th May 2019.

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.