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Childminding
11 November 2025

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.

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12 November 2025

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!

Childminding
12 November 2025

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.

Teams
13 November 2025

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

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13 November 2025

Scottish Careers Week in Dunbar

Thursday 13 November: Pop-up stand in Dunbar where customers can access impartial expert careers advice from SDS and partners.

Childminding
15 November 2025

Discover A Career In Childminding

Saturday 15 November: Online event to find out more about the one-to-one support, funding and training available to become a childminder.