Connected - Learning and Employability training

CONNECTED provides a broad range of skills development opportunities, work-focused training and flexible employability support for unemployed and disadvantaged people in Edinburgh.
 

Connected provides the following benefits:

• Access to individually tailored learning and employability support
• Supported routes into education, training, volunteering and work
• The opportunity for agencies to add value to existing support

Connected and EFI Superstore jointly form Four Square Social Enterprise.

Employability skills coaching and person-centred guidance, advocacy and support for unemployed people and disadvantaged individuals of working age *
 

A range of training programmes designed to develop personal effectiveness, motivation, skills and employability *
 

A 13-week work preparation programme for young adults aged 16 to 30, incorporating accredited work skills and competencies training, a  practical work placement and dedicated progression support. Click here to find out more.
 

Training covering a range of practical work skills, including: customer service, manual handling and workplace health & safety*
 

Work and volunteer placements in a range of roles within EFI Superstore with training and ongoing employability support *

*Training can also be tailored to meet the requirements of specific groups and commissioning agencies.