News & events
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Shape the Future: Carers event
Monday 10 November: Adult carers session on how SDS services can support career ambitions.

Discover A Career In Childminding
Tuesday 11 November: Online event to find out more about the one-to-one support, funding and training available to become a childminder.

CVs and job searching
Tuesday 11 November: Drop-in session providing advice on: where to look for jobs, creating a CV, or reviewing your existing CV

Shape the future: ESOL event
Tuesday 11 November: Discover more about how SDS services can support your career ambitions.

Midlothian Job Fair
Wednesday 12 November: Join us at the Jobs Fair on 12 November, 11am–4pm at Food Facts Friends. Meet employers like Lidl, B&M, and Tesco offering Christmas vacancies. SDS advisers will be on hand to support applications and share services. Open to pantry service users and SDS customers. Other community hub partners will also be attending—don’t miss it!

Discover A Career In Childminding
Wednesday 12 November: Online event to find out more about the one-to-one support, funding and training available to become a childminder.

DWP Dumfries: Careers Workshops
Thursday 13 November: Industry and Careers Spotlight's - Exploring routes and pathways into growing local industries Employability work shops including CV support

Pathways to Start: Skills & Mentoring
Wednesday 12 November: Information session about a 6-week course practical support and guidance to make those first steps towards turning those ideas into a business.

Clacks Family Careers Event
Wednesday 12 November: Speak with organisations and employers who can support the whole family what ever stage you are at in your career path in Alloa

Hays Community Hub Employability Fayre
Thursday 13 November. Stage 1-4 recruitment event. A chance for community members of all ages to meet with employers , training and employability support