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Vocational Training Framework
  • Home
  • About us
    • About VTF
    • Capital City Partnership
    • Strategy
    • Meet the team
  • Training
    • VTF Academies
    • Business and Finance
    • Construction
    • Childcare
    • Digital and Creative
    • Health and Social Care
    • Hospitality
    • Retail
    • Transferable Skills
    • Warehouse and Logistics
  • Employers
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Vocational Training Framework Employer Support

Are you looking for skilled workers? If so, we can help!

The Vocational Training Framework is part of the wider Joined Up for Business employer offer.


We understand that it can be a challenge to find enough people to fill your vacancies. The Vocational Training Framework focuses on helping you with entry-level recruitment and the talent management process.


We partner with training providers to deliver free, sector-specific skills training.


We collaborate with the Department for Work and Pensions, Skills Development Scotland, Developing the Young Workforce and other employability support provisions across Edinburgh to find the right people keen to move into work.


The Vocational Training Framework provides employability and vocational training, and links ready-for-work trainees with recruiting employers. Our courses are designed to complement your recruitment practice and be an effective, alternative way to bring the right people into your business.


We have a commitment from The City of Edinburgh Council funding to identify opportunities and links with employers, with a focus on priority sectors in need of staff. This programme is funded by the Scottish Government.


Working closely with employers is the key to delivering success for our City's economy.

Find out more about the Vocational Training Framework
VTF Employer Interest Form

"We feel the VTF was perfect for our needs and it allows the participants to be well equipped and ready for work once the programme is complete."


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Benefits for You

  • Our Vocational Training Framework courses can be tailored to the requirements of your organisation. 
  • Sector-specific training supports your recruitment needs by giving participants the skills you're looking for.
  • Direct contact with suitable and skilled candidates interested in your sector.

Benefits to Individuals

Individuals have the opportunity to learn from industry insight, gain recognised certificates and have a guaranteed interview. 

Further Support

By working with us, you not only gain a skilful and motivated team member but you will also have access to support from one of our advisors. Our advisors can provide mentorship and support during the first months of the individual's employment.


We can also offer in-work, progression training for staff to help them move on towards more supervisory roles or reskill your workers for in-demand roles.

“We have worked closely with VTF trainers and the VTF team to find appropriate candidates and also support them through onboarding and placement. The team are incredibly approachable and helpful.”


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Vocational Training Framework Training Sectors

We find, train, and help you recruit skilful and motivated candidates in entry- and middle-skilled roles across a range of sectors. We can tailor our courses to your organisation and requirements. 

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Get Involved

If you would like to talk to us in further detail about the support we can offer you through the Vocational Training Framework, we would love to hear from you. Please complete the VTF Employer Notice of Interest Form or for further information contact us.

VTF Employer Interest Form

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