Thank you for your support – we won!

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We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who voted for WorkingRite in June, and to the RBS / Natwest Skills and Opportunities Fund. We are delighted to announce that we were granted over £27,000 to support our youth employment programme in East Sussex. By voting, you are helping 40 young people in East… Read more »

WorkingRite and Glen Oaks Housing Association continue to tackle youth unemployment

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Glen Oaks housing association has announced a fresh drive to give teenagers a taste of employment. The Association is to continue its successful partnership with WorkingRite to offer its unique work-based learning and mentoring programme to its young residents. The trail-blazing three year programme has now been extended by a further year thanks to grant funding… Read more »

Please Vote & Help Young People into Work!

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Cast your vote here! WorkingRite is delighted that our application to the RBS Skills and Opportunities Fund has been shortlisted for the first round of assessment – a public vote. Supporters of WorkingRite can vote via the bank’s designated website http://skillsandopportunitiesfund.natwest.com/vote/vote-within-region-south-east.html. It’ll take less than a minute, and you don’t have to enter your name… Read more »

WorkingRite Pioneers Programme Wins SURF Award!

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We are absolutely delighted to have won an award at the 2014 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration. Our Edinburgh Pioneers project was entered into the Preparing for Employment category, sponsored by Skills Development Scotland. We’re very proud of the WorkingRite Pioneers programme, helping young people furthest removed from the labour market improve their chances of securing… Read more »

WorkingRite Pioneers Shortlisted for Two Awards!

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WorkingRite is extremely proud to be nominated for two upcoming awards: The Herald Society Awards in November and The SURF Awards in December. We are nominated for our innovative WorkingRite Pioneers youth employment programme piloted in Edinburgh over the past 12 months, thanks to support from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation. The WorkingRite Pioneers programme was created to reach young people… Read more »

Cabinet Secretary Launches New Youth Employment Programme

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Ten years after WorkingRite successfully piloted its core programme, it wanted to try another – helping young people further removed from the world of work. Thanks to funding by the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, the charity was able to develop a more supported programme for youngsters who have disengaged from school and face tougher obstacles to… Read more »

WorkingRite Launches New Project in Whiteinch & Scotstoun

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WorkingRite Launches New Project in Whiteinch & Scotstoun Read all about our launch in News Action, Whiteinch & Scotstoun Housing Association’s very own newsletter: Whiteinch & Scotstoun HA Newsletter Spring 14_page 1 Whiteinch & Scotstoun HA Newsletter Spring 14_page 2

WorkingRite Trainee Wins a Full Time Job with AFC

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We were delighted this week when one of our trainees, Dean McBain, featured in Aberdeen Football Club’s matchday programme. After his six-month placement with the Club, Dean secured a full time job, due to his dedication, hard work and great attitude. Kirstie Golightly, Dean’s WorkingRite Project Co-ordinator, said “Dean’s a fantastic young man – always happy,… Read more »

WorkingRite Launches Pilot Scheme to Support Harder-to-Reach Youngsters

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WorkingRite is a charity tackling youth unemployment by individually matching 16-18 year old school leavers with small, local businesses. WorkingRite trainees complete a three to six month work experience placement with their employer, learning on-the-job and being mentored by adults in the workplace. The charity works with dedicated employers who believe in giving young people… Read more »