General employment and training support is provided through a
network of local service providers.
In Glasgow support is provided by three Local Regeneration
Agencies . They work in partnership across Glasgow to provide a
high level of service to all deprived areas. In Renfrewshire (4)
and West Dunbartonshire (5) Workforce Plus Partnerships bring all
the service delivery agencies together in conjunction with the
community planning process.
Area 1 - Glasgow South East
Gorbals and Laurieston, covered by Glasgow's Regeneration
Agency. Contact Fraser Kelly by email fraser.kelly@ceda.org.uk
or call 0141 634 1024.
Area 2 - Glasgow South West
South bank from Tradeston to Shieldhall This area also includes
Pacific Quay, Govan, Kinning Park and Linthouse and is covered by
the Glasgow's Regeneration Agency. Contact Alison Sinclair email alison.sinclair@gswra.co.uk
or call 0141 585 6838.
Area 3 - Glasgow West
North bank in Glasgow This area includes the City Centre,
Finnieston, SECC, Glasgow Harbour, Whiteinch, Scotstoun and
Yoker and is covered by the Glasgow West Regeneration Agency.
Contact Calum Graham by email calum.graham@opps.org.uk
or call 0141 949 4949
Area 4 - Renfrewshire
This area includes Braehead, Renfrew and Erskine. Bill
Anderson has been appointed as Workforce Plus Manager to lead
integration of employment and training initiatives across the
authority area. He can provide the link to all service providers in
Renfrewshire. In particular the Workforce Plus Manager can draw on
the resources of Job Centre Plus, Scottish Enterprise, Renfrewshire
Council and the local regeneration company the Paisley
Partnership.
For more information contact Bill Anderson, Workforce
Plus Manager, by email bill.anderson@renfrewshire.gov.uk
or phone 0141 840 3081
Area 5 - West Dunbartonshire
This area includes Clydebank, Dalmuir, Old Kilpatrick, Bowling
and Dumbarton. The West Dunbartonshire Employability
Programme includes:
- Sector specific training programmes in order to equip local
people with the necessary skills/qualifications to obtain
employment in the area's key sectors Social Care, Childcare;
Tourism & Hospitality and Construction.
- Industry Specific Training is available for individuals keen to
gain access to a particular sector e.g. by gaining computer skills
or CSCS cards.
- Wage Subsidy can support employers with wage costs for new
employees who meet the necessary criteria.
For more information contact Gina Gallacher, Economic
Development Officer West Dunbartonshire Employability
Programme gina.gallacher@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
01389 737140
Various business support grants can be made available to local
businesses and employers in order to help with training costs,
capital expansion or property improvements. Find further
information about busines support in West
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