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Greetings!
We have a packed August e-bulletin to distract you form the terrible weather - showcasing some exciting announcements:
We have also more detail on the Fife Employability Forum dates and topics for 2015 - make sure to book your place via our Eventbrite booking pages and get those dates in your diary!
The deadline for the next e-bulletin is Friday 28 August 2015 please send any contributions to Christine@fifevoluntaryaction.org.uk
All the best,
Christine Davison
Project Support Officer
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Fife Employability Forum
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Click on the Forum(s) you wish to attend then complete your booking via our Eventbrite booking page.
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Diversity Week 07 to 13 September, Fife
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Two CSV Scotland briefing events are also being held for anyone who wishes to know more and who may be interested in applying.
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Starbucks Youth Action Invites Applications for 2015 Funding
Applications can be made at any time from July 2015 until February 2016.
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Training and Learning Opportunities
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Project Management
When: 1.00 - 4.30pm, Monday 24 August 2015
Where: Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
This event is being organised by Fife Cultural Consortium in partnership with Fife Voluntary Action
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Fife Business Diversity Awards are Open! 
The Fife Business Diversity Awards is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your work, your colleagues, partners and the individuals you support.
Fife Provost will be opening the Awards Ceremony and the Chair of Opportunities Fife, Councillor Antony Martin providing the vote of thanks. The deadline for nominations is this Friday 07 August.
To make a nomination click the title link or click here for the brochure.
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Personal Independence Payments Information
PIP roll out coming to Fife in October 2015. Click on the relevant item for further information:
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Success for Engineering Academy Candidates
Fife Council, Economy Planning & Employability Services have added another successful Engineering Academy for young people and adults who wish to embark on an engineering career. After completing an intensive two weeks at Fife College the participants were offered a ten week placement with various employers. Click the title link to read the full press release.
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NEET rates decrease across Scottish local authorities
Fife has seen one of the largest decreases in NEET Figures out of all 32 local authority areas. Click the title link to read the latest estimates of young people aged 16-19 who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) at a local authority level in Scotland.
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| Creating a fairer Scotland: employability support - a discussion paper
From 1 April 2017, Scotland will have the power to design and deliver its own employability services for disabled people and those at risk of long-term unemployment. The Scottish Government have released a discussion paper seeking the views of those with an interest in employability services in Scotland. The deadline for responses is 09 October 2015.
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Official statistics released in July 2015 show the Scottish economy is continuing to grow and unemployment is down both quarterly and over the year.
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SURF annual awards
The SURF Awards offers an opportunity for regeneration projects of all sizes to demonstrate value to funders and partners, support team-building and develop a national profile. Winning projects highlighted in the 2015 SURF Awards will also receive additional showcase opportunities through SURF activities in 2016. The deadline for applications is Monday 14 September 2015.
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Retaining and Developing Employees with Disabilities
The Business Disability Forum (BDF) has released its first ever report about the skills, confidence and practices that help retain and develop employees with disabilities and long term health conditions across private, public and third sector employers in the UK.
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£302,500 for 'In Work Support'
£302,500 of funding for an In Work Support package for some of Scotland's most vulnerable young people has been announced by the Minister for Youth and Women's Employment.
The new funding will work alongside Scotland's Employment Recruitment Incentive and be directed at those who face the most significant barriers when accessing employment opportunities. This includes young people who are disabled, care leavers, carers and those with criminal convictions aged 16 to 29.
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Fife Voluntary Action
Tel: 08456 006 046
Fife Voluntary Action is the Third Sector Interface for the Fife Council area.
supporting, developing and representing community groups,
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Registered Office: Craig Mitchell House, Flemington Road, Glenrothes, KY7 5QF.
Fife Voluntary Action is a Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in Scotland No. SC203613 and Registered Scottish Charity No. SCO28457.
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