ABZ WORKS
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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 …
An ambition to become a self-employed businesswoman has been realised by Aberdeen woman Andrea Stokoe, after securing funding for green skills training from ABZWorks. Andrea came to ABZWorks last year, after signing up for our Enterprising Creatives project delivered by Aberdeen City Council’s Creative Learning team. She then secured work in the creative sector, but …
ELEVEN community organisations have secured funding via the ABZWorks Development Grants Fund. The Fund focused on community-based, early-engagement employability activity to help Aberdeen residents overcome barriers to employment and move towards training, volunteering, education, self-employment or work. A broad range of support has been made available to city residents via the Fund, including confidence building, practical …
At just 17, Katrina is already a familiar face at Instant Neighbour—so familiar, in fact, that you’ll find her here most days of the week. What started as a volunteer role last September has blossomed into a paid placement through ABZWorks, and her story is a wonderful example of how the right support at the …
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 …
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 …
