West Lothian Council Skills for Business
Last Updated: 15 Feb 2023
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West Lothian Council
What does this involve?
The Skills for Business programme is for young entrepreneurs who are unemployed but have a passion for future business success. The programme helps candidates create and implement a business plan and provides specialist advice, training and funding support.
Applicants will work with a dedicated mentor before they start up their business and for the first 12 months of trading.
Am I eligible?
This programme is aimed at young people who are:
- aged between 16 and 24
- currently unemployed or underemployed, about to leave school or at risk of redundancy
What does this cost?
This is a free service.
Who is this for?
Young, West-Lothian based entrepreneurs.
How long does this take?
The programme lasts for 12 months.
Important information
Candidates must attend a virtual session with a business adviser and commit to milestone meetings and recommended webinars.
Next steps
If you are interested in applying, submit an enquiry on the Invest in West Lothian website and a member of their team will contact you.
Support provided by
West Lothian Council