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14/11/2025

Aberdeen residents: free white goods may be available!

If you’re on benefits and have a life-limiting medical condition, you could get a fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, or more. Last year, we issued an average of £750 worth of support per person!

The scheme closes soon, so don’t wait. Call 0808 129 0888 and mention the white goods scheme.

Right now this is only for Aberdeen, but we’re working to bring it to more areas soon. Keep an eye on our socials for updates!

10/11/2025

Join us at the ABZ Works Get Into Construction event next month.

This is an ideal opportunity to find out about the varied roles available across the sector from labouring to architects - and what you need to get into those jobs.

Speak directly to people in the industry, as well as training organisations and educational establishments which can set you on your career path.

This event is open to job seekers, career changers, work returners, students, graduates, and senior phase school pupils.

Construction firms wishing to book a free spot at the event should email abzworks@aberdeencity.gov.uk

07/11/2025

We're really proud to share the amazing story of the progress one Aberdeen mum has made - from long-term unemployed to author, business owner, and draughtsperson. Carrie's story is inspirational! Read it here https://abzworks.co.uk/from-unemployed-mum-to-author-draughtsperson-and-business-owner-theres-no-stopping-carrie/
Business Gateway - Aberdeen City & Shire Aberdeen City Council Creative Learning Mistletoe & Oak

Carrie was a long-term unemployed mum of two young children when she registered with ABZWorks in February 2024. Fast forward to today and Carrie is not only a published author with her own business, but also a full-time draughtsperson – absolutely smashing everyone’s expectations. As a Gray’s ...

06/11/2025

PARENT VOICE MATTERS - and we want to hear yours!
Laura and Christine will be in communities across the city in the coming weeks to meet city parents, carers, and guardians of dependent children.
Join them for a cuppa and a chat.
First stop, Greyhope Community Hub, from 10am to 11.30am on Thursday, 13 November.
https://abzworks.co.uk/parent-voice-matters-and-we-want-to-hear-yours/
Communities Aberdeen Communities Torry Community Planning Aberdeen Aberdeen City Council

Over the coming weeks, Laura and Christine from the ABZWorks team will be out and about across Aberdeen, meeting parents to learn more about the challenges faced when moving into work, education, or training. We’re eager to discover how we can work together to support our communities. You will als...

22/10/2025

📢📢📢1 week to go!

ABZWorks, on behalf of Aberdeen’s Local Employability Partnership, is hosting an Employer Conference on 29th October at 10am at Aberdeen Beach Ballroom.

North-East employers of all sizes are invited to join us to help shape the future of employability services in the city and build the skilled workforce Aberdeen needs now and in the future.

Learn about how Aberdeen’s Local Employability Partnership (LEP) can work with your business to ensure the city has the skilled workforce it requires. Find out about training and upskilling support available to your business including paid work experience opportunities.

We would love to see you all there. Please sign up through Eventbrite -

ABZWorks, on behalf of Aberdeen’s Local Employability Partnership, is hosting an Employer Conference on 29 October.

10/10/2025

In our last blog post of Challenge Poverty Week we highlight the opportunities available to young people in Aberdeen and the £60 per week training allowance they may be entitled to. https://abzworks.co.uk/reaching-out-in-our-communities/
Community Planning Aberdeen The Poverty Alliance

As our children grow they increasingly need and want independence, including a growing sense of financial independence. That financial independence, and learning how to manage money comes through, amongst other things, training and employment, having their own bank account, and choosing how to spend...

09/10/2025

We firmly believe that good, fair work is one of the best routes out of poverty. We're looking for employers to work alongside us to provide fully-funded paid work experience placements to help Aberdeen residents get a foot on the ladder.
More information is available here: https://abzworks.co.uk/abzworks-seeks-business-support-for-funded-placements-for-city-residents/
Aberdeen City Council Community Planning Aberdeen Alcohol & Drugs Action The Poverty Alliance

08/10/2025

We're hiring! If you want to join a multi-award winning team which makes an impactful and meaningful difference to people's lives, ABZWorks is the team for you.
One day three of Week we're sharing information about being a member of the ABZWorks team and promoting the opportunity to join us in working towards inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction in Aberdeen.
Read more about the job, the team, and find out how to apply here: Aberdeen City Council Community Planning Aberdeen The Poverty Alliance Aberdeen Jobs

We’re Recruiting Employability Keyworkers Good employment is recognised as the most effective route out of poverty. The award-winning ABZWorks team is focused on helping Aberdeen residents into good, meaningful, and fair work. If you want to make a difference to the lives of city residents aged 16...

07/10/2025

Angelika was an unemployed mum-of-three when we first met her. Now she's eagerly awaiting a start date for her new role in childcare.
Read about Angelika's experience here, as we continue to mark Challenge Poverty Week https://abzworks.co.uk/a-new-job-in-childcare-for-angelika/
Aberdeen City Council Community Planning Aberdeen The Poverty Alliance

When unemployed mum-of-three Angelika Pytlak saw an ABZWorks advertisement on an Aberdeen bus, she knew that the opportunity she had been searching for had arrived. ABZWorks keyworker Katie worked alongside Angelika to develop an action plan of activities to support her into work. First up was an En...

06/10/2025

As we mark Challenge Poverty Week, which kicks off today, ABZWorks will be sharing some stories and news about our work and the achievements of people we've supported.
Today, Ilhem shares her life-changing story, which you can read here: https://abzworks.co.uk/ilhems-life-changing-route-to-employment-with-abzworks/
Aberdeen City Council Community Planning Aberdeen

My name is Ilhem, and I want to share my journey with ABZWorks and how the service has changed my life. I first heard about ABZWorks through Aberdeen Foyer. At the time, I had a background as a data specialist, but finding the right kind of opportunities was difficult as the roles available didn’t...

02/10/2025