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 2024 for the next cohort of interns, who will begin the programme in August 2024. We will put this information on our social media channels and update this page when dates have been set.
To attend one of the events, please contact the Council team
project.search@edinburgh.gov.uk
0131 529 3157.
Apply Now
Our 2023/24 programme will begin in August 2023. Applications are being accepted until 12pm on Friday 21 April 2023. You will need to complete and return the Edinburgh Project SEARCH application form and apply via the Edinburgh College website.
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.
