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Free Employability Training for Edinburgh Women

4 August 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

Applications are now open for Making Work Work – for Edinburgh Women. This free, award-winning employability programme is for women on a career break (or returning from one) who are ready to rebuild confidence, refresh skills, and take their next step into work that actually fits their life.

Since 2021, they have helped 400 women across Scotland make work work after a career break, guided by expert trainers who are women returners themselves.

Free for eligible women in Edinburgh who are on a career break, or have taken one in the past.

Delivered in partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council and Capital City Partnership, the First cohort starts at the end of August; places are limited.

Women can apply here.

Free Dementia and Social Connection training in Edinburgh (11 August 2026)

22 July 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

Do you want to help make your community more dementia-resilient?

Come along to Dementia and Social Connection training with Befriending Networks to learn how to plan and deliver dementia-friendly events, activities and services.
The one-day course blends research, case studies and practical advice with lots of opportunities for discussion and peer learning.

Connected Lives training is free, CPD-accredited and includes access to the Connected Lives Good Practice Guide, a new dementia training resource created for the project.

Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment. Book your free place at https://befriending.co.uk/product/cl-edinburgh

Connected Lives is funded by the Scottish Government’s Dementia Resilient Communities Fund.

Missing Awareness Training for Third Sector Professionals – Thu 27 Aug

12 June 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

Online Awareness Raising Training for third sector staff about Missing delivered across Scotland.

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Workshops – resilience in trauma-exposed roles and building psychological safety in teams

7 May 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

Shore Psychology is running workshops on resilience in trauma-exposed roles and building psychological safety in teams.

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Digital Skills Training and Placement for Underserved and Underrepresented Communities

30 March 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

Free online data analysis training for beginners (8-12 weeks) or intermediates (4 weeks) with expert sessions, career coaching and placement support.

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Cyber Hygiene Review: Free Pilot Programme for Edinburgh’s Third Sector

23 March 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

Free Cyber Hygiene Review for Edinburgh charities — practical security advice, written report, no jargon. Limited availability.

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ESOL for Employment Programme (LINKnet)

11 November 2025 By EVOC Communications Team

LINKnet has planned an English course that aims to improve writing and speaking skills, while also developing employability skills and knowledge and skills in specific employment fields to help job seekers secure employment. The course begins at the start of December, and participants: Must be from a minority ethnic group (people from the native English-speaking […]

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Adult Support and Protection Training (Level 2)

17 March 2025 By EVOC Comms

Third sector organisations are welcome to sign up for the next round of Adult Support and Protection Training (Level 2). Thu 17 Apr, 9.30am – 4.30pm: MS Teams Fri 9 May, 9.30am – 4.30pm: In-person @ the City Chambers Thu 19 Jun, 9.30am – 4.30pm: MS Teams Fri 1 Aug, 9.30am – 4.30pm: In-person @ […]

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