Graduation for All

This year’s graduation ceremony will be a celebration of achievement for all trainees from Nisus Scotland’s FlexIT, Skilltech, EWTC and SummIT courses. Sir Tom Farmer, a successful Leith born businessman, has agreed to present the graduation certificates to trainees who have completed their training with Nisus Scotland.

A long time supporter and former Nisus Scotland Board member, the Right Honourable Lesley Hinds, Lord Provost of Edinburgh, will give a speech. The graduation ceremony will take place on 1 July at the City of Edinburgh Council Chambers.

Come Back to School this Summer!

The Summer School is one of two programmes currently offered through the new Skilltech Project. We are now recruiting black and minority ethnic people (including refugees and asylum seekers) to take part in one of four computer training courses on week beginning Monday 23 August.

The content of the courses will depend on the expressed needs and interests of interested applicants. These are currently being collected using the reply slip attached to the enclosed Skilltech Summer School leaflet. We hope to provide a range of courses that are suitable for complete beginners to more advanced learners. Anyone interested in seeking a place on the Summer School should notify their interest as soon as possible.

Organisations interested in referring a full group of people are also welcome providing all candidates meet the necessary eligibility criteria. For further information on referring a group of people, please contact Jackie Moore on 0131 554 5656 or send an email

Find out more about the Skilltech Project.

Employment Links and Guidance Worker

Pictured above : Fiona Waterston, Employment Links and Guidance Worker

Nisus would like to welcome Fiona Waterston, our new Employment Links and Guidance Worker. This new position has been created as part of the Joined Up For Jobs Strategy, in order that we can aid trainees to address their barriers to employment, in addition to helping employers deal with recruitment issues.

The position, initially funded for one year, has already built successful relationships with over thirty employers and linked organisations.

Fiona is hoping to provide all Nisus trainees with the tools needed to access the job they want, as well as to offer a recruitment service to help employers fill their vacancies.

If you feel you would like to use this service or for more information, please contact Fiona Waterston on 0131 554 5656 or send an email.

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