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Work Placements for You! Aberdeen City Council

What is it?

An opportunity for you to experience working on a particular job, develop and practise a range of skills, become more confident in your abilities and to think in a more informed way about your future and work decisions.

How does it work?

  • You can discuss your needs on a one to one basis with a Training and Development Officer.
  • The Training and Development Officer will advise you on various work placements as they have access to employers who are willing to provide realistic work experience.
  • Help with any training that will assist you to carry out tasks in your work placement. Potential options for funding can also be discussed and arranged. 
  • Help with Job Search to look for suitable employment.
  • There is no cost for this service.

Types of work placements

  • We work with a wide range of employers in the city who provide placement opportunities.
  • Work placements can also be arranged on an individual basis and negotiated directly with the employer.
  • Each placement is Health and Safety checked by a qualified staff member prior to use.
  • For general information about arranging a work placement, contact Margaret Marshall.

Contact

  • Margaret Marshall
    Training and Development Officer
    Phone: 01224 538078
    Email: Mamarshall@aberdeencity.gov.uk
    Community Training Unit
    78 Spring Garden
    Aberdeen AB25 1GN

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