Skills and Employment Support

08/09/2026

Congratulations to Kenzie Fagan from Sidey, winner of the Level 5 Apprentice Award at the Apprentice Awards for Perth and Kinross 2026 🌟

A fantastic achievement and well-deserved recognition of their dedication, development and success throughout their apprenticeship journey.

🎥 Hear more from Kenzie below.

07/09/2026

We're Hiring: Local Employability Partnership Co-ordinator 🚨

We're recruiting for a Local Employability Partnership Co-ordinator to help shape the future of employability across Perth and Kinross.

💼 Salary: £42,721 - £46,944
⏰ Full-Time, 36 hours per week
📄 Permanent Contract

Working with partners, employers and communities, you'll play a key role in improving access to skills, training and employment opportunities across Perth and Kinross. If you're passionate about building partnerships, creating opportunities and making a positive difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply using the link below ⬇️
https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/perth-and-kinross-council/jobs/local-employability-partnership-co-ordinator-pullar-house-perth-487284

07/09/2026

Come work with us!

Team Social Flock is looking for a new Volunteer Manager to come and work with our amazing volunteer pool, build new community connections, and keep our projects running smoothly.

This post is practical and paperwork based. You will be responsible for supporting all volunteer activities and the administration alongside it.

We're looking for someone who can work in a fast paced environment, who is able to centre compassion and dignity for all community members, is detail focussed, and (very importantly) fun!

📋🙂Volunteer Manager🙂📋
This role is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund

🏠 Based in our central Perth Hub, external venues across Perth and Kinross, home working.
⏰24 hours per week
💴 £20,592 per annum (£16.50 per hour)
📝1 year contract, with extension possible, funding dependant and being actively sought
🛻 Full clean drivers license and access to own car preferred
🚨Closing date for applications 21st September 12noon
📧 Email us on [email protected] for full job description and application guidance, or to arrange time to talk to our Project Manager about the role.

We cant wait to hear from you!
Team Social Flock
💚

07/09/2026

Join us tomorrow at Coffee Connections!☕

In the lead up to Scottish Employability Day 2026, come along to Letham4All Hub to discover the range of opportunities, services and support available across Perth & Kinross.

📍 Letham4All Hub
📅 Tuesday 8 September
⏰ 11am to 2pm

Find out more about:
• Skills development, employment, training and volunteering pathways
• Local services across Perth & Kinross

Drop in, enjoy a tea or coffee, and have a chat with the team. We look forward to welcoming you! ✨

04/09/2026

What a fantastic evening at the 2026 Apprentice Awards for Perth and Kinross!🌟

We came together to celebrate the talent, dedication and success of individuals and organisations across Perth and Kinross making a difference through apprenticeships.

Hosted in partnership by Perth and Kinross Council, Skills Development Scotland, UHI Perth and Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), the event recognised the achievements of apprentices, the positive impact of mentoring, and the commitment of employers to developing future talent.

We'd like to extend a special thank you to our generous sponsor, GS Brown, whose support helped make this year's awards possible and enabled us to shine a spotlight on the outstanding apprentices, mentors and employers making a difference throughout the region.

We'd also like to thank Colin Paton for being a fantastic host and guiding us through the evening. The programme included an insightful interview with Ryan Taylor of GS Brown on the power of apprenticeships, as well as a special video message from Alan Cu***ng, who shared congratulations and best wishes with our finalists. A final thankyou to The Workshop, Aberfeldy for handcrafting our amazing trophies ✨

It was wonderful to share the evening with the families, colleagues and supporters who have encouraged and championed our finalists throughout their journeys.

Congratulations to all our finalists and winners. We are proud to celebrate your hard work, ambition and dedication as you help shape the future workforce and make a positive impact in workplaces and communities throughout Perth & Kinross.

🏆 2026 Winners:
• SCQF Level 5 Apprentice of the Year: Kenzie Fagan – Apprentice Fenestration Installer (Sidey)
• SCQF Level 6+ Apprentice of the Year: Paige Mitchell – Youth Work Modern Apprentice (PKC)
• Graduate Apprentice of the Year: Charles Milne – Project Services Apprentice (SSE plc)
• Outstanding Apprentice Mentor of the Year: Gordon Dochard – Gleneagles
• Outstanding Apprentice Employer of the Year: Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust (Dun Coillich Community Land)

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a memorable celebration. 💫

📸 Take a look at some highlights from the evening below.

If you captured any photos on the evening, we'd love to see them. Feel free to tag us in your posts!😊

02/09/2026

📢 Our Employability Skills Academy is back at the end of September!

Join our free 8-week programme for young people aged 15.5-24, designed to help build practical and transferable skills for the world of work and beyond.

📍 Location: 68-86 Scott Street, Perth PH2 8JW
📅 Starts: Wednesday 30 September 2026
⏰ Time: 10am-2pm (every Wednesday for 8 weeks)

What you'll gain over the 8 weeks:
• Communication, teamwork & problem-solving skills
• Financial education
• Professional behaviour
• Career readiness
• Dynamic Youth Award
• Work experience

📧 Interested or want to know more? Email: [email protected]

02/09/2026

Are you a parent with suspected neurodivergence or an autism diagnosis? 🧠

Are you looking to get back into employment, or to build on your employability skills? 💼

We are very excited to announce our first Employability Award group for autistic parents! 💡

Over 6 weeks you will have the chance to gain work experience skills, learning all about employability 🤝👔

You will leave the course with a Level 4 Employability Award through Qualification Scotland as well, so you're leaving with something great to add to your CV 🏆

We have 8 spots available, so if you're interested, here are the details:

📅 Start date: 2nd September
📅 End date: 7th October
🕒 every Wednesday, 1pm to 2:30pm
📍 Perth Autism Support, 14 New Row, PH1 5QA, Perth

For any other questions, or to get signed up, you can call
📞 07484 422987 or 01738 451081

02/09/2026

📣 Join our upcoming Health and Social Skills Academy!

Are you aged 15.5 to 24 and interested in a career working with people? Our 8 week programme will help you build confidence, develop new skills and learn more about opportunities in the Health and Social sector.

📍 Location: 68–86 Scott Street, Perth, PH2 8JW
📅 Starts: Wednesday 30th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10am to 2pm (every Wednesday for 8 weeks)

Over the 8 weeks, you'll gain:
• Emergency First Aid Training
• Mental Health Awareness
• Introduction to Health and Social Care
• Skills and Confidence Building
• CV and Cover Letter Support
• Interview Skills
• Dynamic Youth Award

📧 Interested or want to find out more? Email [email protected]

01/09/2026

Did you know that the Scottish Childminding Association is holding online information sessions for anyone interested in becoming a childminder?

You can attend a free, online ‘Discover Childminding’ session to find out more about becoming a childminder and the support available to get started.

What will be covered?
⭐Information about the fantastic package available to get started, including one-to-one support from a dedicated Workforce Officer, free online training and a minimum £750 business start-up grant.
⭐Ask the Scottish Childminding Association’s knowledgeable and friendly team any questions.
⭐Hear how a career in childminding works for others, and could work for you too.

When and where?
⭐22nd September, 10am - 11am
⭐23rd September, 7pm - 8pm
⭐26th September, 10am - 11am

Why become a childminder?
❤️Contribute to children's learning and wellbeing
❤️Earn while caring for your own family
❤️Be your own boss
❤️Provide a vital service for families in your community

📅Book here: https://getstarted.childminding.org/events/

01/09/2026