The Glasgow centre opened in June 2007. It is located on the sixth Floor of Riverside House in the heart of the city and recruits from a variety of areas throughout Glasgow. It has excellent train, underground and bus links, Central Station being just a five minute walk away. The centre has its very own chill out area, ICT suite and a training kitchen giving you the opportunity to learn everything you need to know about living independently.

If you would like more information please get in touch and we will be happy to discuss your training needs.

What we offer

The core programme on offer at the Glasgow centre is:

• Get Ready for Work

Other local projects on offer are:

• Rathbone Working Rite
• TOPs (Training Opportunities for Young Parents)

Get Ready for Work

If you're aged 16 to 19 our Get Ready for Work programme can help you boost your employability by improving your vocational and core skills.

Once you feel ready to put what you've learned into practice, you'll be given a temporary work experience placement with a business relevant to your interests and skills.

Rathbone has well established links with local companies in the following areas:

• Care Homes Catering/Hospitality
• Warehousing
• Hairdressing
• Childcare
• Tyre and Exhaust Fitting
• Panel beating/Spray Painting
• Retail
• Administration

Rathbone Working Rite

Working Rite is a 26 week work based learning project for young people aged 16-18 who would like a job in the construction industry.

Each young person will complete a residential outdoor course at Applecross with Venture Trust before being placed in a construction industry placement supported by Rathbone Staff.

TOPs (Training Opportunities for Young Parents)

Rathbone is working in partnership with various agencies including Glasgow City Council to provide additional support for young mums and their families.

This support is provided at your convenience and each person can choose which of our services they require and attend. The services on offer are:

• family and away days
• peer support
• mentoring
• opportunities to sit Core Skills exams
• parenting skills
• running a home
• employability skills

You will use the service for an average of approximately 18 weeks.