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JobFit is a fully funded workforce development and recruitment service designed to connect employers with the right talent while helping jobseekers gain the skills, experience, and confidence they need to succeed. 

JobFit provides access to motivated, job-ready candidates and tailored training programmes that address skills gaps, reduce recruitment costs, and support workforce development. 

Whether you are hiring for entry-level roles or higher-skilled positions, JobFit’s employer-led approach ensures candidates are prepared and qualified for your business. 

This recruitment option is open to employers across Edinburgh and the wider Edinburgh & East Scotland City Regional Deal area (ESESCRD) which includes Midlothian, East Lothian, Fife, Scottish Borders and West Lothian. 

Each course is tailored specifically to employer requirements, aligning with organisational aims and live vacancies. Active employer participation is encouraged to support bespoke content, as well as building a relationship with prospective employees to enable deeper insight into the organisation and role, commitment and a more confident employee from day one.

JobFit is currently funded through the City of Edinburgh Council as part of the Scottish Government's No-One Left Behind (NOLB) strategy. 

JobFit Training Programmes

Standard Courses

· Hospitality

· Health and Social Care

· Early Learning and Childcare

· Manufacturing

· Construction

· Creative Industries

· Finance

· Retail

· Miscellaneous

Advanced  Courses

· Construction/NetZero/Retrofit

· AI and Data Skills

· Advanced Manufacturing, 

· Engineering and Robotics

· Tourism, Hospitality, Culture

· Advanced Health and Social Care

· Creative Industries

· Land and Rural Skills

· Miscellaneous 

The sector-based work academy programme (SWAPS) is coordinated by Job Centre Plus (JCP) and is designed to help meet employers’ immediate and future recruitment needs as well as to recruit a workforce with the right skills to sustain and grow their business.

A sector-based work academy can last up to 6 weeks and has three main components:

• pre-employment training

• a work experience placement

• a guaranteed job interview

To learn more about how a sector-based work academy may support your business, you can access the DWP Employer Guide for more information.

Edinburgh College offers a broad range of professional training, accredited courses and apprenticeships spanning different industries. These courses are available as scheduled courses or bespoke courses to meet your business needs. 

For any specific training request or query, Edinburgh College can work with you to discuss tailored course delivery and also support with accessing available funding.