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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The IT Centre offers 1-2-1 support to help people gain confidence in using in a computer by learning new skills from the complete beginner to more advanced, help to make a claim online for benefits, such as Universal Credit, set up and use a Universal Job Match account to search for a job, create and maintain an email address to apply for jobs online and develop and upload a CV.
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Stewartry
Stage 1 - Engagement, Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 3 - Vocational Activity, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry, Stage 5 - In-Work Support
Contact:
Jackie Williams
- Community CentreCotton StreetCastle DouglasDG7 1AJ
- 01556 503167
We can help people of all ages in Langholm & Eskdale to find their way back to work through training, work experience, volunteering and personal development.
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
- School S1
- School S2
- School S3
- School S4
- School S5
- School S6
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
Stage 1 - Engagement, Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 3 - Vocational Activity, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry, Stage 5 - In-Work Support
Contact:
Jason Railton, Judith Johnson
- Buccleuch MillGlenesk RoadLangholmDG13 0ES
- 01387380914
A programme designed to help participants get the qualifications, skills and work experience required to help them enter the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry.
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 3 - Vocational Activity, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry
Contact:
Janet Butterworth
- PO Box 7836Newton StewartDG8 1AB
- 07532 058642
We offer vocational training and work-based learning, employability skills, Modern Apprenticeships, WorldHost Customer Service, short courses, workshops, online accredited courses and bespoke training. Delivery is face to face, online or blended.
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 3 - Vocational Activity, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry
Contact:
Marion McFadzean
- MiddlerowDaltonLockerbieDG11 1DS
- 07375855061
The Usual Place is a training cafe which offers young people with additional support needs employability skills and opportunities in Hospitatlity, Front of House, Retail and Facilities Services(janitoral) at SVQ level 1. We provide volunteering opportunities to help people build self confidence and social and communincations skills.
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
- School S4
- School S5
- School S6
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
Stage 1 - Engagement, Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 3 - Vocational Activity, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry
Contact:
Heather Hall
- Academy StreetDumfriesDG1 1BZ
- 01387 253485
The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise, which transforms people’s lives across Scotland and North East England.
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry, Stage 5 - In-Work Support
Contact:
Gordon McKimmie
- 0141 303 3131
Theatre Royal Dumfries provides both Volunteering opportunities and also the Dumfries Arts Award Programme.
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
Stage 1 - Engagement, Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 3 - Vocational Activity
Contact:
Anne Aldridge, Heather Molloy
- 66-68 Shakespeare StreetDumfriesDG1 2JH
- 01387254209
Third Sector D&G helps people identify appropriate volunteering activities. For some volunteers this is about gaining valuable experience for their CV, while developing skills, enhancing confidence and trying out different options. In addition, we offer a range of tools for volunteers to use, including a software package that helps to analyse their strengths and skills and identifies jobs that match those skills; and a self-learning pack entitled Volunteering and Employability.
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
- School S1
- School S2
- School S3
- School S4
- School S5
- School S6
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 3 - Vocational Activity, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry
Contact:
- 54 Buccleuch StreetDumfriesDG1 2AH
- Burns HouseHarbour StreetStranraerDG9 7RD
- Dalbeattie Community Initiative Premises71 High StreetDalbeattieDG5 4HA
- 0300 303 8558
Career-focused teaching. World-leading research. An international outlook. And a far-sighted approach to technology and innovation. For the ultimate student and business experience, look to UWS.
UWS has Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses.
It also delivers short courses and has a dedicated CPD website.
Age:
- Adult 25+
- Adult 18-24
Area:
- Nithsdale
Stage 2 - Barrier Removal, Stage 4 - Supporting Job Entry, Stage 5 - In-Work Support
Contact:
- Dumfries CampusDugeon HouseDumfriesDG1 4ZN
- 01387 345 800
GP Strategies Modern Apprenticeships is a leading Modern Apprenticeship training provider and IT training specialist.
Age:
- Adult 18-24
- Adult 16-17
Area:
- Annandale & Eskdale
- Stewartry
- Nithsdale
- Wigtownshire
Stage 3 - Vocational Activity
Contact:
- Unit 127Stirling Enterprise ParkStirlingFK7 7RP
- 01786 478 478
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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.
Click here if you wish to add details of an employment and skills event to the partnership calendar.
For any other enquiries please email dgemployability@dumgal.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Employability and Skills Service makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website, but will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising in any way whatsoever from the use of this website. If you think that there are any errors or out of date information please notify us at dgemployability@dumgal.gov.uk explaining which page contains the error.