Beacon Bites

Episode 2: Skills Development Scotland

Beacon Bites

Show Notes

It's time for another, smaller slice of the Beacon Blether: it's Beacon Bites, episode 2!

This time we catch up with Nicola Powell from Skills Development Scotland (SDS), the national body for supporting the people and businesses of Scotland in developing and applying their skills. She tells us what SDS can do for job seekers in Midlothian, including help with CVs and job applications, careers advice, and interview preparation. Nicky is at The Beacon every Thursday, 9.30-4pm.

Midlothian's SDS advisers are available to see by appointment here:

Monday 09:00-16:00: Midlothian Community Action – 4-6 White Hart Street, Dalkeith, EH22 1AE Tuesday 09:00-17:00: Midlothian Campus, Edinburgh College - 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FR Wednesday 10:30-17:00: Midlothian Campus, Edinburgh College – 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FR Thursday 09:30 -16:30: Gorebridge Beacon – Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4TT Friday (Morning) 09:00-13:00: Midlothian Campus, Edinburgh College – 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FR Friday (Afternoon) 14:00-17:00: Food Fact Friends – 42 John Street, Penicuik, EH26 8AB

Just call 0131 663 7287 to book.

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