Course to help women into work Challenge earns Josh award finalist’s place
Young Scot shortlist
Women who want to improve their employability and boost their confidence are being encouraged to sign up for the free transformational personal development course ‘WomenN2Work’.
The course will run from Tuesday, April 25, to Thursday, June 8, at Broxburn Family Centre, Henderson Place, Broxburn, three days a week, and help with bus tickets is available.
It is tailored for women who need support to build their confidence so that they can move forward into further study or enter the job market. Participants will attend three days a week Tuesday to Thursday, 9.30am to 2.30pm over six weeks, and the course leads to an SCQF level 4 Employability Award. Personal development and preparation for employment are the key elements of the course.
The course sessions such as confidence building, self- esteem, assertiveness training, negotiation and communication skills. For information about joining future courses, call 0800 032 9768 or email Access2Employment@ westlothian.gov.uk.
A fundraiser who is taking on a 50,000-mile challenge is in the running for a top award.
Josh Quigley ( 24) has been shortlisted as a finalist in the renowned Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2017 for his heroic hard work and incredible achievements.
Josh, from Livingston, is a finalist in the Health category after setting himself a 50,000mile challenge to cycle around the world to raise awareness of mental health issues.
His incredible global adventure, which will take him through 80 countries across six continents, is to raise funds for mental health charities. Josh was inspired by his own mental health issues.
Now in its 12th year, the awards will celebrate contributions and work across health, community, the arts and diversity. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow on April 27.
Louise Macdonald, chief executive of Young Scot, said: “This year we received hundreds of outstanding, inspirational stories of young people like Josh in West Lothian, going above and beyond to improve lives in their communities. Congratulations to all of the incredible finalists, we are so excited to give them the recognition they deserve and celebrate their incredible achievements.”
Bethany Wilson, from the Young Scot Judging Panel, said: “The stories we’ve heard are truly inspirational and I’m excited for the incredible achievements of our finalists to be showcased at the Young Scot Awards in April.”
Brendan McGinty, editor of the Sunday Mail, said: “We continue to be impressed by the quality of the nominees and this year they have been exceptional.
“Congratulations to all the finalists, it’s great to shine a spotlight on all of their incredible work.”