Employability Training & Qualifications

Employability Training & Qualifications Enquiry

Develop skills and confidence

We help people gain work skills and qualifications to help them secure jobs. Making better lives. We will work with you to help you develop the skills you need to get back into work. All our trainees and volunteers have access to support and guidance from our qualified employability coaches.

Gain work qualifications

With hands-on experience and the opportunity to work towards SQA and City and Guilds qualifications, you have a better chance of standing out to employers for the right reasons.

Personalised support finding a job

We provide one-to-one support and training in small groups so that you can build your knowledge and confidence to find the perfect role for you. Here’s how we can help you.

Job Search: we’ll help you search for the right role
Job Matching: we’ll help match your skills to roles you’re well suited for
Readiness for Work: we offer practical advice on getting ready for work.
What Employers are Looking for: find out what’s expected of you as an employee.
Applications: get help completing your application.

"I get satisfaction from contributing to New Start Highland's work helping the homeless"

Colin

"It gives me work experience without the stress of a commercial environment, building me up towards getting back to work"

Colin

"Being at NSH has allowed me to develop my skills and confidence in a warm and supportive environment. It has provided me with opportunities I'd struggle to find elsewhere"

Rebecca

When it comes to work, we’re here to help

Whether you’re looking for help when it comes to applying for jobs, want to work towards a recognised qualification or want to know what kind of job you might be suited to, our employment skills team is here to help.