[Alistair]

Dintw, try the chamber of commerce in your area, ours has a guy who just does apprenticeships, knows everything, and can put you in touch with other funding sources, I don't think you even need to be a member

[FiB]

My brother in law has one (he is a one man band media production company) and he is amazing - I know paul has been awed by how good he is - I know it has been fantastic for his biz, but he did interview a lot and put them through some pretty serious paces!  Getting someone who has the passion and fits with you may be the key?  I'll ask him how he got all his info...

[lachlanandmarcus]

well i recieved all the bumpf from the dwp last night and had a good read but to be honest im none the wiser. nothing in any of it to suggest what my level of commitment is, all seems very disjointed and unprofessional.

and the emails grammar and spelling was seriously poor! not a good first impression. and definitely not confidence inspiring. i shall have to dig deeper.

That's terrible. I think you should highlight the mistakes and send a copy to your MP/MSP and see what they think! What sort of example is it setting!!!

[the great composto]

well i recieved all the bumpf from the dwp last night and had a good read but to be honest im none the wiser. nothing in any of it to suggest what my level of commitment is, all seems very disjointed and unprofessional.

and the emails grammar and spelling was seriously poor! not a good first impression. and definitely not confidence inspiring. i shall have to dig deeper.

Dont let that put you off providing career help to a youngster.  I used a training provider & they even advertised the position for me and pre vetted the candidates  FOC - all i had to do was interview.
Its very difficult to interview someone with no career behind them - you have to actually look at the individual & judge.

[tizaala]

You might have to provide them with a seperate toilet facility, canteen area seperate to the work area, restroom etc,