About Us

Skillnet Edinburgh is a unique independent voluntary organisation set up in 1996 to enable people from minority ethnic communities to compete more fairly in the job market by pursuing further educational and training opportunities, careers advice, and support to enhance their employability.

As an organisation led by a Board of Directors mainly from minority ethnic communities; with a proven track record of meeting the needs of our client group, Skillnet Edinburgh is best placed to make a significant impact by maximising their economic participation through our targeted services.

All our services are devised, developed, and delivered in line with user's needs identified through networking, focus groups, outreach, and through informal feedback, as well as by working with mainstream service providers.

Legal Structure

Skillnet Edinburgh is a Scottish Registered Charity, number SC024528. You can find our entry with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator here.

Skillnet Edinburgh is also a Company Limited by Guarantee, number SC228710. You can find our entry with Companies House here.

Our objectives: What we aim to do

  1. We identify gaps in service provision and barriers to appropriate training and sustainable employment opportunities by networking with mainstream service providers
  2. We work with a range of employers and policy makers highlighting the labour market situation for minority ethnic communities in Scotland
  3. We provide an adult guidance service and information resource as the first port-of-call for visible minorities that enables service users to obtain information on careers, education and training opportunities provided by mainstream agencies.
  4. We develop and deliver targeted, responsive services in a welcoming and supportive environment to combat multiple disadvantage

How we deliver

group photoWe offer a person centred approach to our work. All clients are unique, with a range of skills and experiences.  We aim to underpin these skills by providing accredited training in communication skills and IT. We support people to identify their transferable skills, to use their experiences to their advantage, and to expand their horizons when looking at jobs and careers.