Edinburgh Project Search (EPS) provides employment and learning opportunities for young people with a disability.
It is a partnership between
- The City of Edinburgh Council
- Edinburgh College
- NHS Lothian
- Virgin Hotels
What you will do:
Starting in August and lasting one college year, you will:
- Attend every Monday to Friday
- Complete three different internships
- Complete five hours at the internship and two hours in the training room each day
- Work towards a qualification and Project Search course work
- Gain skills needed for work
A tutor and job coaches are based on site to provide classroom learning and support. Outcome results are very high with 60 to 100% moving into paid jobs.
Requirements:
You must:
- Be between 16 and 29 years old
- Want to secure a full time job (16+ hours)
- Live within Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Have a recognised disability
- Be able to commit full time for one year
- Be able to travel alone or learn how to do this
Information events
Edinburgh City Council will be hosting information sessions in early 2025 for the next cohort of interns, who will begin the programme in August 2025.
- The EPS team will also be hosting an online information session over Microsoft Teams on: Wednesday 12th February 2025; 2pm-3pm
- There will be in-person sessions at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, EH8 8BG on the following dates:
- Wednesday 19th February 2025 6pm – 7pm
- Monday 24th February 2025 6pm – 7pm
- Wednesday 5th March 2025 6pm – 7pm
To register and attend one of these sessions, please contact the Council team by calling 01315293157 or sending an email to project.search@edinburgh.gov.uk
Apply Now
Our 2025/26 programme will begin in August 2025. More information on the application process would be provided soon.
Achievements:
Paul kickstarted his dream career with an administration role. He became NHS Lothian’s Staff Member of the Year at our annual Celebrating Success Awards. He now leads by example supporting other young people with disabilities to learn essential employment skills and gain the work experience needed to start their careers and achieve their dreams.
