Falkirk Council: Over 20,000 helped into work or training by Employment & Training Unit

Falkirk Council’s Employment and Training Unit (ETU) marked its 20th anniversary last month and is currently based in Grangemouth Municipal Buildings.

The ETU contributes to national government policy and the priorities of local communities, creating pathways to ensure fair and sustainable job opportunities for our participants.

Offering programmes of support, training, employment and modern apprenticeship, the service works with unemployed and underemployed Falkirk residents aged 15 to 67.

Over the last ten years the ETU has supported 10,894 people through employability support provision - resulting in more than 4000 job and modern apprenticeship starts.

A key objective for Falkirk Council’s plan for next five years is around opportunity, attainment and reducing inequalities, and the employment and training unit holds an important role - particularly in eradicating poverty.

Sarah McCully, service manager ,said: “It has been a privilege to support our communities over the last 20 years, and the Employment and Training Unit remains ready to help those most in need of employability support across the area.

“Our staff, partners and participants all work tremendously hard to achieve better progression options and positive outcomes contributing to our local economy, skills of the workforce and the eradication of child poverty.

“As we celebrate 20 years of the ETU, our services continue to be valued by local people, partners and businesses as we all navigate our way through the current economic challenges, and strive to create opportunities that are inclusive and advantageous for all.”