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) [1010KB] (opens new window) . You can also find out more information about registering by sending an email to: bgateway@westlothian.org.uk (opens new window)