DG Employment TAP – Directory of Services
The directory of services provides information on local employability and skills services including training, support with job searches, health, money advice and more for all age groups as well as information from schools, partners and services working to support the development of skills for life, skills for learning and skills for work in our young people.
You can search for services by category, age or stage of the employability pipeline.
If you would like to register your service on this website, please complete the registration form here www.dgtap.co.uk/registration
Anyone wishing to make a referral to the Employability & Skills team should download and complete the form below.
Completed forms should be sent to ESS.referrals@dumgal.gov.uk
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Contact:
Fiona Dalgleish
Centre Co-ordinator
Tel: 01387 256310
Email : dumgal@apexscotland.org.uk
Apex Dumfries
77-79 Friars Vennel
Dumfries
DG1 2RF
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 1 - Engagement, Stage 2 - Barrier Removal
Contact:
Mhairi Ross, Fiona Dalgleish
- 2 Back RampartHigh StStranraerDG9 7LW
- 77-79 Friars VennelDumfriesDG1 2RF
- 01387 256310
- 01776 700973
Mhairi Ross, Service Development Manager
Tel: 01776 700 973 Email: stran@apexscotland.org.uk
2 Back Rampart, High Street, Stranraer, DG9 7LW
Referral form link: https://apositivefuture.secure.force.com/referral/
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 1 - Engagement, Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry
Contact:
Mhairi Ross, Fiona Dalgleish
- 2 Back RampartHigh StStranraerDG9 7LW
- 77-79 Friars VennelDumfriesDG1 2RF
- 01387 256310
- 01776 700973
Better Lives Partnership's (BLP) flagship Bridge to Employment Project (B2E) gives autistic young people a structured programme of person-centered accredited training in their area of interest and expedrtise, work related skills to prepare them for their next steps towards employment, self-employment, education, training or volunteering. Operating in both Castle Douglas and now in Stranraer we welcome young people from across the region.
Age:
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Stewartry
- Wigtownshire
Stage 1 - Engagement, Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 3 - Vocational Activity, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry, Stage 5 - In-Work Support
Contact:
Carolyn Kennedy, Project Co-ordinator
- 43 Cotton StreetCastle DouglasDumfries & GallowayDG7 1AS
- 01556503888
- 07593443480
The Bridge to Employment Project has three strands; employability skill development, work experience, and social enterprise. Specifically for young people in Stewartry who have Autism Spectrum conditions and similar learning difficulties.
Age:
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Stewartry
Stage 1 - Engagement, Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 3 - Vocational Activity, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry
Contact:
Andrew Margerison, Heather Molloy
- Daar RoadKirkcudbrightKirkcudbrightshireDG6 4JG
- 01557339260
- 07548105140
Dumfries and Galloway First Aid Trining Venue:
Dumfries - University of the West of Scotland
Browne House, Crichton Campus
Dumfries
DG1 4ZZ
0344 871 8000
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry, Stage 5 - In-Work Support
Contact:
British Red Cross
- UWS Dumfries, Brown HouseCrichton CampusDumfriesDG1 4ZZ
- 0344 871 8000
Head office contact details:
Capability Scotland
Osborne House
1 Osborne Terrace
Edinburgh
EH12 5HG
Telephone: 0131 337 9876
Textphone: 0131 346 2529
Or fill in form on the following link:
https://www.capability-scotland.org.uk/contact-us/
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 1 - Engagement, Stage 2 - Barrier Removal
Contact:
Carron Alison
- Capability Scotland Dumfries & GallowayNithbankDumfriesDG1 2SD
- 01387 244463
- 01387 244481
A range of IT Courses for recognised qualifications or just for fun and personal achievement
We offer IT and digital photography training for the complete beginner through to the more advanced. Courses can be certificated for recognition by employers or undertaken just for fun and personal achievement.
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Stewartry
Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 3 - Vocational Activity, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry
Contact:
- Cotton StreetCastle DouglasDG7 1AJ
- 01556 503167
CEIS (Community Enterprise in Scotland) is a national employability social enterprise organisation that provides employability and skills training.
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry, Stage 5 - In-Work Support
Contact:
Sheila Mogg
- The Hub24-26 Friars vennelDumfriesDG1 2RL
- 07908251347
- 01387 269161
CITB supports the skills needs of the British construction sector
It's our job to work with industry to encourage training, which helps build a safe, professional and fully qualified workforce.
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 3 - Vocational Activity
Contact:
James Halliday
- 4 Fountain AvenueInchinnanPA4 9RQ
- 07876847012
Head office contact details:
0131 474 8000
Information service helpline
0800 169 0022
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 3 - Vocational Activity, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry
Contact:
Francis Harkin, Donna Mackinnon
- Brunswick House51 Wilson StreetGlasgowG1 1UZ
- 0141 559 5026
- 0141 559 5016
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This employment and skills partnership website provides a central point of contact for all - jobseekers, employers, schools, practitioners and partners can all access information on the range of employability services available.
Click here if you wish to add your organisation or service to the partnership.
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For any other enquiries please email dgemployability@dumgal.gov.uk
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