Lasswade High School Parent Council

06/09/2026

There's lots of info on the updated DYW - Edinburgh, Midlothian & East Lothian page including apprenticeship vacancies at Torness Power Station, careers fairs and info sessions for young people interested in working in Law, Sport, Creative Industries and much more.
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Opportunities - Straiton

06/09/2026

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

Looking for a new job, a better-paid role or help with your CV?

Midlothian residents are invited to a free Job and Employability Fair in Dalkeith on Thursday 10 September.

Meet local employers, find out about current and future vacancies, and get practical support with job applications.

📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
⏰ 10.30am to 1.30pm
📍 St John's & Newton Church, 31 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1HJ
✅ Free to attend
✅ Open to all Midlothian residents

You'll be able to meet employers from a range of sectors, find out about job opportunities, get careers advice and guidance, plus access live CV support from Skills Development Scotland.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/lTgE50ZIM4F

04/09/2026

For any newcomers to the school, or for anyone who has heard about or but doesn't know what it is, here's a handy explainer on the Lasswade High School Parent Council monthly lottery - the 200 Club.

For only £2 a month you can be in with a chance to win while fundraising for the school!

The next draw will take place at the end of Sept so get involved now👇🏽

03/09/2026

Just one week to go until the Job and Employability Fair in Dalkeith.

If you're looking for work, thinking about a career change, or need support with your job search, this free event could help.

Meet employers from a range of sectors, find out about current vacancies, and get advice from organisations that support people into employment.

Employers attending include NHS, Lothian Buses, HMRC, NatWest, Starbucks, Busy Bees, Little Monkeys Nursery and more.

Skills Development Scotland will also be offering free CV support on the day.

📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
🕥 10.30am to 1.30pm
📍 St John's & Newton Church, 31 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1HJ

The event is free and open to all Midlothian residents.

More info: https://ow.ly/2xgC50ZATiz

Any questions, email: [email protected]



Communities, Lifelong Learning and Employability - Midlothian

02/09/2026

Are you a Midlothian Parent? Would you like to learn the basic checks that help keep your car safe, reliable and ready for the school run or commute to work?

Every Thursday from the 17th of September to the 8th of October 2026
5:30pm till 7pm
At Loanhead Vocational Learning Centre, 8 Borthwick View, Loanhead, EH20 9HU
To book a space please email
[email protected] or call 0131 270 8900

02/09/2026

🎓 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻!

We'll soon be launching fully funded part-time courses for parents earning less than £33,000 a year. Register your interest today and be among the first to hear when applications open.

🔗 More: https://www.borderscollege.ac.uk/fully-funded-courses-for-parents-and-carers

02/09/2026

Tomorrow.
Your chance to meet employers face-to-face and explore your future — completely free.
Last chance to book:
www.nationalapprenticeshipevents.co.uk