Jobs, careers and volunteering

The Scottish Childminding Association is holding online information sessions for anyone interested in becoming a childminder.

You can attend a free, online ‘Discover Childminding’ session to find out more about becoming a childminder and the support available to get started.

You can:

• find out information about the fantastic package available to get started, including one-to-one support from a dedicated Workforce Officer, free online training and a minimum £750 business start-up grant
• ask the Scottish Childminding Association’s knowledgeable and friendly team any questions
• hear how a career in childminding works for others, and could work for you too.

Sessions take place on:

• Tuesday 22 September, from 10am to 11am
• Wednesday 23 September, from 7pm to 8pm
• Saturday 26 September, from 10am to 11am.

Book your place on the Scottish Childminding Association website.

Challenges UK will hold an information session ahead of their award-winning programme to support women in Renfrewshire looking to return to or progress in work.

The information session will take place at 10am on Tuesday 22 September and is for mothers who are in work and in receipt of benefits or unemployed.

The session will provide information on the 7-week group online training programme, which starts in October.

You'll find out how the programme can:

• boost your confidence to re-enter or advance in the workplace
• expand your network with like-minded women
• explore part-time and flexible working opportunities
• update your professional skills and refresh your CV.

The information session will take place online via Microsoft Teams. 

If you have no access to IT equipment for the session, you can get online at the Russell Institute building at:

30 Causeyside Street
Paisley 
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To register for the Challenges UK information session, drop-in to the Russell Institute or contact the Invest in Renfrewshire team:

Practical and supportive online learning session designed to help local employers feel more confident about recruiting people with convictions.

This may include a series of mini workshops.

Event takes place online. Book your place with Eventbrite.

Come along and get expert advice and support on how to create your own CV.

Whether you're applying for your first job or next opportunity, we'll help you get prepared to showcase your skills to employers.

Event takes place from 2pm to 3pm on:

• Thursday 3 September
• Thursday 10 September
• Thursday 17 September
• Thursday 24 September.

Events are drop-in, no need to book.

Explore careers and opportunities at our careers and jobs fair.

Meet employers from a range of industries and learn about current vacancies. 

Whether you’re unemployed, returning to work, changing career or simply exploring your options, everyone is welcome.

Drop-in event, no need to book.

Have you ever considered volunteering? 

Come along to one of our free sessions hear more about exciting volunteering opportunities in Renfrewshire.

Sessions take place on Thursday 17 September:

• Session 1: 10am 
• Session 2: 11.30am

Sessions are drop-in, no need to book.

Find out how the University of the West of Scotland can help you build new skills and explore career opportunities whether you're in employment or unemployed. 

Through inspiring talks, interactive activities, and networking opportunities, you'll learn about the support available to help you achieve your goals.

Book a place in advance on Eventbrite or drop in on the day.

Come along and discover the wide range of support services available to make your journey into work as easy as possible. 

Whatever your needs, we offer a variety of support to help you take the next step with confidence.

Drop-in event, no need to book.

Employability is about helping people overcome any barriers to work and secure positive employment, education and training.

Renfrewshire Employability Month is a programme of employability events in September 2026, organised by Renfrewshire Local Employability Partnership (RLEP).

The programme includes:

• recruitment events
• employer events
• workshops
• information sessions 
• showcases.

See what events are taking place as part of Renfrewshire Employability Month.

Get support from Renfrewshire Local Employability Partnership

The Renfrewshire Local Employability Partnership (RLEP) provides support all year round to help you gain the skills, confidence, and support you need to find meaningful employment.

You can get support if you're:

• leaving school
• looking for your first job
• returning to work
• facing barriers to employment.

If you're unemployed and live in Renfrewshire, you can access our free employability service. 

You'll be matched with a dedicated key worker who'll work with you one-to-one, providing personalised support tailored to your goals.

Employability services in Renfrewshire are based in the Russell Institute building at:

30 Causeyside Street
Paisley 
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You can drop-in to the Russell Institute to find out more about employability services or contact the Invest in Renfrewshire team: