PACE Redundancy Support

If you are facing redundancy or are newly unemployed, there is help at hand.

PACE (Partnership Action for Continuing Employment) is a Scottish Government initiative provided by public sector organisations - mainly Skills Development Scotland and Jobcentre Plus.

It can help you to take an objective view of your options

 - perhaps help you consider moving to a new industry or type of job. PACE's trained advisers will look at your skills, at what is happening in the employment market and help you decide on the right choices for you.

The service is available to people who are employed or unemployed, at Skills Development Scotland and Jobcentre Plus offices and workplaces throughout Scotland. It is free and can be accessed by calling 0808 100 1855 or visiting http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/Redundancy.aspx/pace.aspx

PACE is there to hep you find the answers to questions like:

• How can I plan my next career move?
• Is there any training which I can do which would improve my chances of getting a job?
  How can I prepare effective CV's, application forms and covering letters which will get me to the interview stage?
  How can I perform effectively at interviews?
  How can I find out about job vacancies?
  How can I find out what benefits I'm entitled to?
  How can I start my own business?

ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER WORRIED ABOUT MAKING REDUNDANCIES?   

Phone the PACE national redundancy helpline on 0808 100 1855 for free impartial advice and support or visit the website www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/redundancy

PACE can help your business to:

• Identify alternatives to redundancy
  Maintain and improve industrial relations
  Access local support services
  Secure positive media coverage
  Support employees with tailored programmes to help them access jobs and training