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Green Skills Training Fund sews up Andrea’s business plans

29 April 2026

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 …

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Katrina’s Journey: From Nervous Volunteer to Confident Team Member

12 March 2026

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 …

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Individual Green Skills Training Fund launched by ABZWorks

18 December 2025

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 …

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Creating Your Future

17 February 2023

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 …

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