Education & Employment – Page 2 – Youth Enquiry Service

The Holywood Trust

Education & Employment

Regional

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The Holywood Trust

The Holywood Trust is a grant giving charity which supports opportunities for young people in Dumfries and Galloway primarily aged 15 – 25. They accept applications from individuals or community groups.

01387 269176

funds@holywood-trust.org.uk

Hestan House, Crichton Business Park, Bankend Rd, Dumfries, DG1 4TA

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Skills Development Scotland

Education & Employment, Life Skills

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Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland support individuals to build their career management, work-based and employability skills throughout their career journey, from school, into further learning opportunities and employment. They are able to use skills intelligence to help inform the decisions of people across Scotland, at all stages of their careers, so that they are well-placed to take up the opportunities arising within the economy. They offer support to write CV’s, build skills, find employment and training opportunities and bespoke 1-2-1 support for those out of work.

01387 272500

customer.enquiries@sds.co.uk

Loreburne Shopping Centre, High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BD

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Sandhead Learning Centre

Education & Employment, Life Skills, Online Safety

Nithsdale

Sandhead Learning Centre

Since the inception of Sandhead Learning & Internet Centre (SLIC) in 2004, the centre has gone from strength to strength and has become an integral part of community life. The services they provide are delivered with the help of a team of dedicated, loyal and hardworking volunteers, without whom much of the centre’s work would not take place. They deliver various courses for all members of the community and carry out employment related activities for our Job Club members which also includes setting up email accounts and registration with Universal Jobmatch. As a UK Online Centre partner they are now a City & Guilds accredited centre delivering a level 3 accredited award in Online Basics.

07585 714319

sandhead.internet.centre@gmail.com

Project Scotland

Education & Employment, Life Skills

Regional

Project Scotland

ProjectScotland is a charity that helps young people get on in life through volunteering. They help young Scots aged 16 to 30 to get on in life by volunteering full-time with a Scottish charity through partnering with hundreds of organisations to create quality volunteering placements across the country. They offer 16 to 30 year-olds the chance to make a positive contribution to their community and their country through volunteering.

07464 546 344

katie.nairn@projectscotland.co.uk

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Mossburn Community Farm

Education & Employment, Equality & Diversity, LGBT

Annandale and Eskdale, Nithsdale

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Mossburn Community Farm

Mossburn is an animal sanctuary which is currently home to approx. 95 animals. We are open every day 10am-3.30pm. Mossburn Community Farm was originally set up in 1987 to provide help for misused, abused, unwanted, neglected horses and ponies as well as theraputic and learning opportunities for young people with disabilities. They offer training and mentoring, support and advice.

01387 811288

Mossburnanimalcentre2@hotmail.com

Mossburn Community Farm Hightae Lockerbie DG11 1LE

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Moffat CAN

Education & Employment, Life Skills

Annandale and Eskdale

Moffat CAN

Moffat CAN is a community-owned company and charity. Their aims are: To provide local jobs, work experience and training within the green sector, particularly for those facing barriers to employment. To promote environmental and sustainability awareness and engagement throughout the community. To provide sustainable, low-carbon products and services, with an emphasis on reducing carbon footprints.

01683 221847

chris@moffatcan.org

Moffat CAN Old Church Depot Annanside Moffat DG10 9HB

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Leonard Cheshire – Can Do Project

Education & Employment, Equality & Diversity, Life Skills

Regional

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Leonard Cheshire – Can Do Project

Leonard Cheshire are a national organisation looking to support individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential. They run the Can Do project which is a skills development programme for individuals aged 16-35 with a disability or long-term health condition. It’s all about learning new things, building your confidence, giving back to your community and getting something to put on your CV.

01387 711337

bill.milven@leonardcheshire.org

Lochar House Heathhall Dumfries DG1 3NU

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Learners Together

Education & Employment, Emotional Wellbeing, Life Skills, Self-Esteem & Confidence

Nithsdale

Learners Together

The bustling Learning Together Hub specialises in bringing together people to gain new skills and socialise, boosting confidence and decreasing social isolation. They offer a range of support services aimed at bringing people together and providing them with opportunities to learn new skills.

01387 279279

NWRC College Drive Lincluden DG2 0BX

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Kate’s Kitchen

Dept & Money Matters, Education & Employment, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, Life Skills

Annandale and Eskdale

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Kate’s Kitchen

Kate’s Kitchen’s aim, apart from providing a hot, healthy meal, is to enable and empower our clients and volunteers in many aspects of their lives and to help them take control by providing the skills they need to become self-sufficient. They offer support to access essential information vital to their health and well being, helping by reading and interpreting correspondence to advocacy, and providing practical assistance with budgeting and life skills. They also offer signposting and training support for individuals finding it difficult to access other services.

01461 206 444

info@kateskitchen.org

The Old Bank, 52 High Street, Annan, DG12 6AN

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The Usual Place (Inspired Community Trust)

Education & Employment, Equality & Diversity, Health & Wellbeing, Life Skills

Nithsdale

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The Usual Place (Inspired Community Trust)

Inspired Community Enterprise Trust was set up in November 2011 with the aim of providing employment, training, wider community relationships and citizenship opportunities for young people with additional support needs. They run the Usual Place Café in Dumfries and offer training to young people with ASN.

01387 269161

info@theusualplace.org

The Usual Place Academy Street Dumfries DG1 1BZ

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