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An opportunity for Highland Perthshire Employers to get involved with a wider employment network, run by Breadalbane Academy.
Meetings will be held monthly (TBC).

Representation includes, local Councillors, Breadabane Academy, DYW, Perth Autism Support and a range of local employers.

For more information Belinda Beecroft at Breadalbane Academy.

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Use Company Volunteer Hours to Support Perth Autism Support Employability Programme

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Perth One Stop Shop (perthoss.org.uk)

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Number 3 is a service for adults (16 and over) with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) who live in the Perth and Kinross region. The service is provided by Autism Initiatives Scotland.

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Supported work placements and accredited training in-house. Link with College or external volunteering opportunities. Personalised support

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Most people take it for granted they can go to work if they want to but for many their disability, health or barriers can make working or contributing a huge struggle. Building confidence, teaching vocational skills and encouraging people to engage and communicate is at the heart of what we do.

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Employability Services – Perth Autism Support

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Perth Autism Support are delighted to be one of only 4 projects nationally, to be awarded funding through the Scottish Government Cyber Security Skills Development programme delivered through Skills Development Scotland.

We are working in partnership with Perth College UHI to deliver a Pilot Cyber Security Skills Development programme for 10 autistic young people.

The programme is aimed at young people either still in education in S5 or S6 or those who may have ended their formal education but have not yet moved on to a positive destination within further/higher education or employment.

It focusses on autistic young people experiencing potential longer term academic or employment opportunities in the cyber security field and to support transition to the college setting for those who are looking to pursue further education in this area.

The programme supports the delivery of 1 or more SQA units at SCQF Level 5 in Data Security, Digital Forensics and Ethical Hacking, along with the opportunity to undertake an SQA unit in Employability, for those young people who have the flexibility and time to do so. All young people will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement with relevant local employers. They will also be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor from the College.

Young people accessing the course will be supported by Perth Autism Support staff and the level of support will be individual to their needs. For example, a young person might:

have support to access on campus group work but be able to work individually on their own for self-study

have support for all aspects of the programme and/or for the work placement part of the programme.

For more information, please contact Elaine Finnie, Community Development Manager: elaine@perthautismsupport.org.uk or telephone 01738 451081.

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Perth Autism Support are delighted to be one of only 4 projects nationally, to be awarded funding through the Scottish Government Cyber Security Skills Development programme delivered through Skills Development Scotland. We are working in partnership with Perth College UHI to deliver a Pilot Cyber Security Skills Development programme for 10 autistic young people.

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Employability Services – Perth Autism Support

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Perth Autism Support are delighted to be one of only 4 projects nationally, to be awarded funding through the Scottish Government Cyber Security Skills Development programme delivered through Skills Development Scotland.

We are working in partnership with Perth College UHI to deliver a Pilot Cyber Security Skills Development programme for 10 autistic young people.

The programme is aimed at young people either still in education in S5 or S6 or those who may have ended their formal education but have not yet moved on to a positive destination within further/higher education or employment.

It focusses on autistic young people experiencing potential longer term academic or employment opportunities in the cyber security field and to support transition to the college setting for those who are looking to pursue further education in this area.

The programme supports the delivery of 1 or more SQA units at SCQF Level 5 in Data Security, Digital Forensics and Ethical Hacking, along with the opportunity to undertake an SQA unit in Employability, for those young people who have the flexibility and time to do so. All young people will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement with relevant local employers. They will also be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor from the College.

Young people accessing the course will be supported by Perth Autism Support staff and the level of support will be individual to their needs. For example, a young person might:

have support to access on campus group work but be able to work individually on their own for self-study

have support for all aspects of the programme and/or for the work placement part of the programme.

For more information, please contact Elaine Finnie, Community Development Manager: elaine@perthautismsupport.org.uk or telephone 01738 451081.

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Perth Autism Support are delighted to be one of only 4 projects nationally, to be awarded funding through the Scottish Government Cyber Security Skills Development programme delivered through Skills Development Scotland. We are working in partnership with Perth College UHI to deliver a Pilot Cyber Security Skills Development programme for 10 autistic young people.

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Perth One Stop Shop (perthoss.org.uk)

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Most people take it for granted they can go to work if they want to but for many their disability, health or barriers can make working or contributing a huge struggle. Building confidence, teaching vocational skills and encouraging people to engage and communicate is at the heart of what we do.

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LOW 5023 Smarts Autism Myth Busting booklet - pages

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Different Minds | Autism Scotland

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Autism Awareness and Understanding

Autism is part of everyday life. Yet even though 1 in 100 people in Scotland are autistic, it's often misunderstood.

Autism is a neurological difference; put simply, autistic brains work differently to non-autistic brains. They see and experience the world differently to non-autistic people. It's important that we all understand more about autism - both what it is, and what it is not.

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Different Minds, One Scotland is committed to building better autism awareness and understanding, and recognising the value of a neurodiverse Scotland.

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Home | Developing Young Workforce Perth & Kinross (dywpk.org.uk)

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Developing the Young Workforce Perth and Kinross is here to help all of our young people get work ready and ensure employers have access to the skills to help them and our region grow.

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Details of how SDS works with partner organisations in Perth and Kinross to provide support for both businesses and individuals.

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Employment Support Team - Working Together for Everyone's Future... Perth & Kinross Employability Network (pkemploy.net)

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EST team members are based in various localities throughout Perth and Kinross.

The Employment Support Team offer a range of employability services to people with mental health difficulties, acquired brain injury, autistic spectrum diagnosis or learning disabilities from localities throughout Perth and Kinross. The Team use a person centred approach to help people prepare for, find, access and maintain work by the following means;

The team can be contacted at various locations in Perth and Blairgowrie including community campuses; referrals can be made to the team by individuals or our wide range of partners

A vocational profile is compiled through meetings and discussions with a team member and the individual

Specialist supported employment service provided by the team

Delivery of Work Skills Training

Offer Accredited Employability training through recycling

Setting up work experience opportunities in a wide variety of sectors

Liaising with and supporting employers to offer paid work opportunities

Job retention through job coaching and regular workplace appraisals

While in work, ongoing support is offered to individuals and Employers in the form of advice, reviewing and monitoring. The Team works in partnership with other Professionals in an advisory role relating to supported employment issues and also Employability Network members and Employers to breakdown barriers of stigma and discrimination; this helps widen the local job market for people who face additional challenges.

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EST team members are based in various localities throughout Perth and Kinross.

The Employment Support Team offer a range of employability services to people with mental health difficulties, acquired brain injury, autistic spectrum diagnosis or learning disabilities from localities throughout Perth and Kinross. The Team use a person centred approach to help people prepare for, find, access and maintain work by the following means;

The team can be contacted at various locations in Perth and Blairgowrie including community campuses; referrals can be made to the team by individuals or our wide range of partners

A vocational profile is compiled through meetings and discussions with a team member and the individual

Specialist supported employment service provided by the team

Delivery of Work Skills Training

Offer Accredited Employability training through recycling

Setting up work experience opportunities in a wide variety of sectors

Liaising with and supporting employers to offer paid work opportunities

Job retention through job coaching and regular workplace appraisals

While in work, ongoing support is offered to individuals and Employers in the form of advice, reviewing and monitoring. The Team works in partnership with other Professionals in an advisory role relating to supported employment issues and also Employability Network members and Employers to breakdown barriers of stigma and discrimination; this helps widen the local job market for people who face additional challenges.

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The Princes Trust
The Prince's Trust is a charity in the United Kingdom founded in 1976 by Charles, Prince of Wales, and Frederick John Pervin to help young people.
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The Perth & Kinross Employability Network's objective is to seek to improve employability services for young people and adults with additional challenges and barriers to work ( disabilities, illness or a history of offending) . The Network provides a wide range of supports, opportunities, and volunteering or work experience placements to help people achieve their personal goals / outcomes. Some member organisations also offer a range of supports to local employers.

Are you struggling to find a job or stay in work? If you need help with this, get in touch - Contact Us

Do you employ someone who has a health or disability issue? Need support with this? See the employers page.

This is a directory includes national services, telephone helplines and useful websites. There are lots of places you can go for help and support if you have a concern or are feeling down. If you know of anyone who might need help and support, please give them a copy of this directory or direct them to this link: www.pkc.gov.uk/mentalhealth

If you are worried someone is feeling suicidal, it is important to remember the following things; If it is a high risk situation, dial 999. Keep them safe and keep yourself safe. If a person has suicidal thoughts, let them know you care. Encourage them to talk to someone they trust. They may find it helpful to talk to their GP or NHS 24 (111).

They could also phone one of the helplines below:

Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87

Samaritans: 116 123

Childline: 0800 1111

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The Princes TrustThe Prince's Trust is a charity in the United Kingdom founded in 1976 by Charles, Prince of Wales, and Frederick John Pervin to help young people. more from The Prince's Trust...