Skills and Employment Support

02/09/2026

📣 Join our upcoming Health and Social Skills Academy!

Are you aged 15.5 to 24 and interested in a career working with people? Our 8 week programme will help you build confidence, develop new skills and learn more about opportunities in the Health and Social sector.

📍 Location: 68–86 Scott Street, Perth, PH2 8JW
📅 Starts: Wednesday 30th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10am to 2pm (every Wednesday for 8 weeks)

Over the 8 weeks, you'll gain:
• Emergency First Aid Training
• Mental Health Awareness
• Introduction to Health and Social Care
• Skills and Confidence Building
• CV and Cover Letter Support
• Interview Skills
• Dynamic Youth Award

📧 Interested or want to find out more? Email [email protected]

01/09/2026

Did you know that the Scottish Childminding Association is holding online information sessions for anyone interested in becoming a childminder?

You can attend a free, online ‘Discover Childminding’ session to find out more about becoming a childminder and the support available to get started.

What will be covered?
⭐Information about the fantastic package available to get started, including one-to-one support from a dedicated Workforce Officer, free online training and a minimum £750 business start-up grant.
⭐Ask the Scottish Childminding Association’s knowledgeable and friendly team any questions.
⭐Hear how a career in childminding works for others, and could work for you too.

When and where?
⭐22nd September, 10am - 11am
⭐23rd September, 7pm - 8pm
⭐26th September, 10am - 11am

Why become a childminder?
❤️Contribute to children's learning and wellbeing
❤️Earn while caring for your own family
❤️Be your own boss
❤️Provide a vital service for families in your community

📅Book here: https://getstarted.childminding.org/events/

01/09/2026

31/08/2026

Looking for a friendly space to connect, chat and find out what's available in your local area? ☕

Join us at our Coffee Connections Event in the lead up to Scottish Employability Day and discover a range of opportunities, services and support available across Perth & Kinross.

📍 Letham4All Hub
📅 Tuesday 8th September
⏰ 11am to 2pm

Find out more about:
• Skills development, employment, training and volunteering pathways
• Local services across Perth & Kinross

Drop in, enjoy a tea or coffee, and have a chat with the team. We look forward to welcoming you! ✨

28/08/2026

🎉 Just one week to go until the Apprentice Awards for Perth & Kinross 2026! 🎉

As we count down to this year's celebration, we'd like to congratulate all of our incredible finalists and wish them the very best of luck.

These individuals, mentors and employers have demonstrated outstanding commitment, dedication and achievement through apprenticeships, helping to build skills, support businesses and strengthen our local communities.

SCQF Level 5 Modern Apprentice of the Year Finalists
✨Kenzie Fagan – Apprentice Fenestration Installer (Sidey)
✨Coleby McKelvie – Rural Skills Modern Apprentice (Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust) (HPCLT)
✨Scott Duthie – Apprentice Joiner (SSE plc)

SCQF Level 6+ Modern Apprentice of the Year Finalists:
✨ Paige Mitchell – Youth Work Modern Apprentice (Perth and Kinross Council)
✨Rachel Adam – Commercial Vehicle Apprentice Technician (Perth Auto Services)
✨ Kara Innes – Energy & Engineering Modern Apprentice (Perth and Kinross Council)

Graduate Apprentice of the Year Finalists:
✨ Charles Milne – Project Services Apprentice (SSE plc)
✨ Emma Allan – Project Services Apprentice (SSE plc)

Outstanding Apprentice Mentor of the Year Finalists:
✨ Gordon Dochard – The Gleneagles Hotel
✨ Sandy Davidson – Perth and Kinross Council, Services for Young People
✨Heather Hamilton – Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust (HPCLT)

Outstanding Apprentice Employer of the Year Finalists:
✨ Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust (HPCLT)
✨ Sidey Solutions Ltd
✨ Perth and Kinross Council
✨ SSE plc

👏 Congratulations to each and every one of our finalists. Being shortlisted is a fantastic achievement and reflects the talent, dedication and positive impact you are making across Perth & Kinross.

We can't wait to celebrate with you all next week and recognise the exceptional contributions of apprentices, mentors and employers.

The Apprentice Awards for Perth & Kinross are delivered in partnership by Perth and Kinross Council, Skills Development Scotland, UHI Perth and Developing the Young Workforce, Tay Cities, with generous sponsorship from GS Brown,

28/08/2026

Are you a parent in Perth & Kinross thinking about starting your own business?💡

Through Futures for Families, we’re offering start-up grants of up to £3,000, plus friendly one-to-one support, to help you turn your skills and ideas into an income.

Whether you’re interested in baking, construction, childminding, online work, or something completely different, we can support you to get started.

📧 Get in touch to find out more and discuss eligibility: [email protected]

27/08/2026

Join the conversation on the future of Perth and Kinross 💬

The Perth and Kinross Economic Summit 2026 will bring together businesses, employers, investors, education and skills partners, and key stakeholders from across the region to discuss how collaboration, investment and workforce development can drive sustainable economic growth.

Featuring speakers including John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland, Susan Campbell of The Scottish National Investment Bank and SSE plc, the summit will provide an opportunity to explore the skills, opportunities and partnerships needed to support businesses, communities and the future workforce across Perth and Kinross.

The event will also feature panel discussions, roundtable conversations and networking opportunities giving attendees the chance to share ideas, build connections and contribute to shaping future priorities for the local economy.

📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
📍 Perth Concert Hall

Attendance is free, but places are limited and advance registration is required.

👉 Register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/perth-and-kinross-economic-summit-2026-tickets-1993688046616

26/08/2026

We had a great day at the Careers Fair at Perth Civic Hall💫

It was wonderful to connect with so many young people and individuals looking to learn more about local opportunities, careers and training pathways across a range of sectors.

A big thank you to everyone who came along, as well as the employers and partners who helped make the event such a success.

📧 If you couldn't make it along but would like to find out more about how we can help, please get in touch at [email protected]

Department for Work and Pensions - DWP

26/08/2026

Remake Scotland are recruiting 😄

❤️Full-Time Reuse Hub Assistant
💙Part-Time Van Driver (10 hours)

Please reach out to us at [email protected] for full details and a job description.

Please send CVs and cover letters directly to Remake at [email protected] by midnight on Monday 14th September 2026.

As the roles are partially funded by the Scottish Government and the Local Employability Partnership, through our Future Works ERI programme, applicants must be unemployed, reside in Perth & Kinross and meet one or more of the following:

• Parent of a child under 18 and:

• Lone parent
• Parent or child with a disability
• 3+ children
• From a minority ethnic background
• Youngest child under 1
• Aged under 25

OR
• Have a disability or health condition (self-declared)

OR
• Unemployed for 9+ months and receiving benefits

21/08/2026

The finalists are in! Congratulations to the talented apprentices and supportive employers shortlisted for the Apprentice Awards for Perth and Kinross.

SCQF Level 5 Modern Apprentice of the Year Finalists
Kenzie Fagan – Apprentice Fenestration Installer (Sidey)
Coleby McKelvie – Rural Skills Modern Apprentice (Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust)
Scott Duthie – Apprentice Joiner (SSE)

SCQF Level 6+ Modern Apprentice of the Year Finalists:
- Paige Mitchell – Youth Work Modern Apprentice (PKC)
- Rachel Adam – Commercial Vehicle Apprentice Technician (Perth Auto Services)
- Kara Innes – Energy & Engineering Modern Apprentice (PKC)

Graduate Apprentice of the Year Finalists:
- Charles Milne – Project Services Apprentice (SSE)
- Emma Allan – Project Services Apprentice (SSE)

Outstanding Apprentice Mentor of the Year Finalists:
- Gordon Dochard – Gleneagles Hotel
- Sandy Davidson – Perth & Kinross Council, Services for Young People
- Heather Hamilton – Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust (HPCLT)

Outstanding Apprentice Employer of the Year Finalists:
- Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust (HPCLT)
- Sidey Solutions Ltd
- Perth & Kinross Council
- SSE plc

The Apprentice Awards for Perth and Kinross are organised by a partnership between Perth and Kinross Council, Skills Development Scotland, UHI Perth and Developing the Young Workforce, Tay Cities.