Information on help and support available for carers and young adult carers to get into paid work or further education.
Flexible Learning Opportunities
Access to Universities
Job Interview Support for Women
Youth Employment Support
Online Support
Are you a carer aged 16-65?
Not in education?
Out of work?
Dundee Carers Centre has funding to offer flexible training sessions to help carers like you gain skills, boost their CVs and get into work or education.
Scroll down to see some of the options, but if you are looking for something different, just get in touch and we’ll help you find the right course for you.
It was so good I felt like a proper adult and had a really awesome time. I’m going to do another course with Faith and provide treatments for other carers. I’ve started an Adult Achievement Award to help work out what to do next.
Contact Ellie or Vicky to find out more
[email protected] 07713993431
[email protected] 07770 891 425
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Remploy is an organisation that supports people who have barriers to work to find meaningful employment. Their Dundee branch has excellent links with local employers and will help you find a job that suits you.
You can find out more about their service by contacting Kenny Speed, Key Worker via [email protected] or 07788300201
Or by visiting the website
If you want to study at University, but have other commitments, or lack the conventional entry requirements, the Part-Time Degree at Dundee University could work for you. It is a flexible course that allows you to combine degree-level study with work or other commitments. Depending on how many modules you choose to study each year it can take you anything from four and a half to six years to complete a degree.
You can choose from a range of modules in various subject areas from across the humanities and social sciences, depending on your interests.
You might also be interested in the short courses and online modules the university offers adult learners.
Abertay University have a range of opportunities for those wanting to access university education flexibly. AHEAD is a part-time evening course which, upon completion, gives you access to a wide range of Abertay’s undergraduate programmes.
SWAP (The Scottish Wider Access Programme) is a one year programme run by further education colleges for the purposes of facilitating access to higher education programmes. You can read more information on the SWAP website.
Click the links above or visit their Alternative Entry Routes page.
LifeSkills is a website to help young people recognise and develop their skills, boost their employability & stand out from the competition.
There are tools to help you identify the best career for you, build your CV, plan your next step and gain work experience.
Are you an unemployed woman looking for work?
Smart Works can provide you with free interview clothes and coaching if you have a confirmed interview. They also provide further coaching and fittings if you are successful.
To access this service, ask your support worker or contact Dundee Carers Centre who can refer you if you fit the criteria.
My World of Work is Scotland’s career information and advice website. The site is designed to support everyone develop their career management skills, no matter what stage you’re at in your career. You’ll find advice and tools to help you find out more about yourself and the opportunities open to you.
Skills Development Scotland also offers local support face to face or over the phone.
There are tools to help you identify the best career for you, build your CV, plan your next step and gain work experience.
