Ekworks
Section: Programmes (Adult)
Ekworks exists to help local people from East Kilbride and surrounding areas access employment and training opportunities.
EKWORKS is a brand new initiative designed to help local people gain access to local job vacancies.
Our main aim to provide employment opportunities, information, advice and guidance across a whole range of topics relating to Employment Services.
We are a funded by South Lanarkshire Council and operated by Employment Enterprise, who provide Job Brokerage Services to local residents.
Our staff will work with you, providing Assessment, Training, Placement, Work Experience and REAL JOBS!!
We can help you find work if you are unemployed, employed, recently made redundant or claiming benefits. Whatever your situation, our staff can offer Advice and Guidance on how best to access the job you want.
We continue to post live Job Vacancy Information on our big screen at our Centre at 6 Righead Place, East Kilbride Shopping Centre, just behind the Bruce Hotel and Marks and Spencers.
Our staff will also operate within the Shopping Centre, meeting people who are unable to come to the Centre, taking your details and providing you with the support you need.
Our dedicated website is www.ekworks.co.uk
For further information on EK WORKS, contact any of our team on
01355 220212.
Staff
Adam Dunkerley - EKWORKS Project Co-ordinator
Adam joined the company in 2005 and worked on a range of programmes across the central belt before being relocated to his home town of Edinburgh, with the aim of developing our business further.
Adam has succesfully managed to deliver our "Get Into" range of programmes and is now working as an ERDF Job Broker on our ERDF Employability Hubs programme in the city.
Adam thrives in dealng with employers and matching their needs to the clients with whom he works.
Mark MacLeod - Employer Liaison Officer
Mark has recently moved into this role based at Ekwroks after enjoying a spell in Edinburgh as a Job Broker on our ERDF programme.
Mark displays excellent communication skills, has a keen wit and an almost religious dedication to helping people in need.
Mark is currently charged with managing our Employer links, a vital role in a time when meeting the needs of employers has never been more challenging.
Leigh Payne - Ekworks Employability Advisor
Leigh has worked with us as a sub-contractor for the past few months and her dedication to her role has made us offer her a full-time post.
Has shown excellent communication skills and manages to work with our Ekworks clients as if she has been doing the role for years.
Leigh is currently focussed on supporting and offering advice and guidance to clients at Ekworks, delivering 1:1 mentoring and support.
Added on: 30/06/10