Skills for Business Programme
Skills for Business is a programme for young entrepreneurs currently affected by unemployment but with a passion for future business success.
If you have a business idea and have ever wondered what it would be like to be your own boss, then Skills for Business could be just the starting point for you.
They offer:
- A dedicated coach
- Business planning
- Specialist Training
- Grant funding
Criteria
You must be:
- Aged between 16 and 24
- Currently unemployed / underemployed, about to leave school or at a risk of redundancy
- Must attend a virtual session with a business advisor to asses the viability of the business idea
- Must be able to commit to milestone meetings and attend a series of recommended webinars over the course of the programme.
More information can be found in the Skills for Business Flyer (PDF, 1010 KB)(opens new window). You can also find out more information about registering by sending an email to: bgateway@westlothian.org.uk (opens new window)