Economic Resilience & Employment Forum: First Meeting of 2017

Posted on February 3, 2017

The first meeting of the Third Sector Economic Resilience & Employment Forum meeting of 2017 will be on Thursday 16^th February, 10am – 12pm at the CVS Falkirk offices, Unit 6, Callendar Business Park, Falkirk, FK1 1XR.

The meeting will be examining the SOLD priority and outcome relating to employment in the Falkirk Council area, and discussing the workshop that took place in December. This forum brings together colleagues from a range of different third sector organisations in Falkirk, particularly those involved in delivering employability and training.

For further information, please visit the dedicated Economic Resilience & Employment Forum webpage. Alternatively, contact David Gardener by phone: 01324 692010, or email: David@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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The position 5 hours per week, with a wage of £10 per hour and a 12 month contract, funded by the Corra Foundation. The worker will organise weekly support sessions, and provide development strategies for mothers and their children, amongst others. Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is reserved for women only, under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The deadline for applications is Saturday 15th February.

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