The Provision of Specialised Employment Support for West Lothian Parents

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West Lothian Council

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£570,000

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Adult and other education services
Education and training services
Higher education services
Various school services
Training facilities
Staff training services
Training services
Vocational training services
Training programme services
Personal development training services
Guidance services
Guidance and counselling services
Specialist training services
Other community, social and personal services
Career guidance services

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10 months ago

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The Scottish Government provided Local Authorities with funding under the No One Left Behind (NOLB) Child Poverty policy.  This policy intends to work towards eradicating child poverty in Scotland through various means including Parental Employment Support.
The contract has three lots and providers could bid for single or multiple lots. Providers were required to support eligible West Lothian parents to to gain sectorial training, work experience and specialised employability skills that will enable them to gain employment aligned to their individual skills and work expectations or progress within their current workplace.

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West Lothian Council

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Lisa Mallaghan

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+44 1506281814

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