If you're 16 to 24 you can get help into work, education, training, volunteering or with enterprise opportunities.
Employment and education support
Find local opportunities, develop your skills and get support while you look for work.
Get support developing your skills
The Employability and Skills Team provides support for people who have certain barriers that make it difficult to gain employment or improve current employment circumstances.
To find out if you are eligible for support, contact the team.
Telephone: 01387 260060
Local training organisations
Learn about training providers, read more about the programmes, and see if you're eligible.
Get support finding work
There are a number of organisations in the area that can help with training, volunteering opportunities and career advice.
Personalised job support
You can get personalised support, tips and advice to find your next opportunity through JobHelp.
Get career advice
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) provides access to career information and advice. You can also meet a careers adviser in one of their community venues.
Get financial help
Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to get help while you look for work or start a new job.
Check you are getting paid right
It doesn’t matter if you’re in a full time, part time or temporary role, your employer should pay you the correct hourly rate for your age. It’s the law
Payments for when you start a new job
If you're a young person or care leaver you may be able to apply for this payment to help with the costs of starting a new job.
Parental employability support fund
The fund can give support for parents facing barriers in their careers. Support could include help getting qualifications, improving skills and work experience.
Tax relief on work expenses
You could claim income tax relief on money you've spent on things like work uniform and clothing, tools and business travel.
Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card
If you're unemployed and get Jobseekers Allowance or Universal Credit, you could get 50% off some rail and bus travel.
Discounted leisure membership
If you're a student, are in receipt of certain benefits, are disabled or are an armed forces veteran, you can get access to a host of Dumfries and Galloway Council leisure facilities and classes