ABZ WORKS
Your route to skills, training and work.
Young Aberdeen mum Andi was determined to learn, train, and get into work. Unfortunately, her wee girl had significant health issues which classified her as disabled and due to the level of care she needed, and hospital visits, Andi was unable to take her plans forward. But as little Brandi grew, her condition improved and …
My Journey – Jade Gauld Just a short while ago, I was an unemployed single mum, juggling the challenges of parenthood while searching for a way forward after maternity leave. It wasn’t easy. Every day felt like an uphill climb, and the uncertainty about the future weighed heavily on me. But I knew I wanted …
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the ABZWorks Development Grants Fund, to boost skills and employability activity in Aberdeen communities. The fund, which is now in its fourth round, offers grants of up to £10,000 to community-based and grass roots organisations in the city to help build and enhance their employability capacity. ABZWorks Development Grants …
ABZWorks is delighted to announce the launch of a new Green Skills Training Fund for Aberdeen residents! Created using money from the United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), ABZWorks’ Green Skills Training Fund is open Aberdeen residents. Under UKSPF rules, ABZWorks can support both employed individuals looking to upskill or re-skill and unemployed residents seeking …
Long-term unemployed dad-of-two Remy has been one of ABZWorks’ most determined participants. That doggedness has paid off with a new job in Aberdeen City Council. Referred to us by the DWP’s Disability department in December 2021, Remy struggled with dyslexia and ADHD, which made securing work particularly challenging for him. As a dad who plays …
We’re Recruiting Employability Keyworkers Good employment is recognised as the most effective route out of poverty. The award-winning ABZWorks team is focused on helping Aberdeen residents into good, meaningful, and fair work. If you want to make a difference to the lives of city residents aged 16-and-up, this could be the job for you. Our …
My name is Ilhem, and I want to share my journey with ABZWorks and how the service has changed my life. I first heard about ABZWorks through Aberdeen Foyer. At the time, I had a background as a data specialist, but finding the right kind of opportunities was difficult as the roles available didn’t match …
We are seeking support from businesses to provide funded work experience placements. Using No One Left Behind monies from Scottish Government, and United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Funds from UK Government, we have created a funded package to enable city residents to enter the workforce through paid work experience placements. ABZWorks is looking for companies and …
A paid internship programme for care experienced young people has been launched by Aberdeen City Council’s ABZWorks employability service. Thirty young people in the city have expressed an interest in the 12-week placements, which are paid at Real Living Wage rate, with 10 underway so far. Opportunities are being offered across the authority, in services …
Hi there, I’m Andrea Howard, a project co-ordinator with the Creative Learning Team. Part of my job is to organise classes for ABZWorks. We deliver one-to-one or small group creative workshops, enabling and empowering people in Aberdeen to improve their personal and employability skills. We work with people who have an interest in art …
