About Us

Joined Up for Business (JUfB) is a partnership framework of key public, third and statutory organisations that work collectively to offer a 'no-wrong door' approach for employers to access support on recruitment, training, funding, business growth and community benefits and connect business with the local employability network that support Edinburgh citizens looking for work.

We work together to make it easier to do business in Edinburgh, supporting organisations of all sizes to thrive which contribute to a strong local economy, maximising job growth and increased opportunities for local citizens to access good quality, sustainable employment.

Joined Up for Business is part of Edinburgh’s Job Strategy, which also includes Joined Up for Jobs and Joined Up for Families and is overseen by the Local Employability Partnership (LEP).

It is coordinated by the Employer Relationship team at Capital City Partnership, the anchor delivery body for Edinburgh’s employability strategy.

The Joined Up for Business partner framework provides employers with practical, free and tailored advice on:

• Recruitment

• Training & Skills

• Funding Incentives

• Business Growth & Advice

• Community Benefits

partners

Business Gateway

Business Gateway provides free business support for anyone in Scotland, providing one-to-one business advice, online resources and strengthening the connection between organisations and the business community.

Capital City Partnership

Capital City Partnership is the anchor delivery body for Edinburgh’s employability strategy, working together to tackle inequality and poverty.

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW)

DYW works directly in schools and with employers to link education to industry, and plays a key part in the delivery of the Young Person's Guarantee.

Department of Work & Pensions (DWP)

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and managing JobCentre Plus.

Edinburgh College

Edinburgh College provide learning and training for individuals and businesses across three campuses.

Edinburgh's Universities

Includes The University of Edinburgh, Queen Margaret University, Napier University and Heriot Watt University, linking employers with a vast pool of students, graduates and alumni.

The City of Edinburgh Council

The local authority funds the local employability provision and also coordinates several employment focused initiatives such as the Edinburgh Guarantee, Project Search and the Jobs, Education and Training (JET) and (JET+) programmes.

The Edinburgh Guarantee

The Edinburgh Guarantee helps people of all ages and backgrounds to easily access and progress in fair work, training or further education.

Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland to develop and apply their skills.