Bus for those with limited mobility Breakfast event to help young workers
Business seminar
A West Lothian charity is giving a helping hand to West Lothian people who struggle to get out and about.
Dial- A- Bus is a doorthrough- door shopping service which connects people with the shopping centres of Livingston, Bathgate and Linlithgow. The service is designed for older people and people with limited mobility who cannot use mainstream bus services.
The bus can pick you up at your home and drop you off at the shopping centre. You’ll have between one and two hours to shop and then the service returns you to your home.
The driver will take you and your shopping to your door if you need help. Passengers need to book a place on the bus on 01506 633336 between 1pm and 4pm - the first return trip is free. Dial- a- Ride, provides a transport service seven days a week, including evenings, for people with limited mobility unable to use ordinary buses.
All vehicles are adapted to carry wheelchair users and other passengers.
To volunteer or for details on the service call 01506 633953.
Businesses attended an event to celebrate the Year of Young People and help prepare young people for the world of work.
Fifty employers attended the Big Business Breakfast at Howden Park Centre, Livingston, along with school staff and students. The aim was to celebrate schoolemployer engagement activities in the area and strengthen Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) projects in West Lothian secondary schools. Attendees heard presentations including; Developing The Young Workforce, The Supported Employment Service and the Career Ready Programme.
And young people spoke about their experiences in schools, including Work Placements, The Career Ready Programme and the West Lothian Council MultiTrades Programme.
Attendees also enjoyed networking opportunities which included time to meet school staff and students.
Employers who’d supported school DYW activities in session 2017- 18 were celebrated and Livingston Designer Outlet, AK Stoddart, Schuh, Clicknetherfield and Sky received awards in recognition of their support. West Lothian Council, head of education, James Cameron said: “We’d like to thank all the businesses, students and education professionals who attended the event and allowed it to be such a successful morning. The feedback received from employers on the morning was exceptional as many employers were eager to strengthen their existing support to schools, or offer new support.
“We hope to offer similar events for our young people to engage with employers in the near future as we remain committed to delivering a clear career development path for pupils in West Lothian.”