bordersworks: about us

about

The Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce, Scottish Enterprise Borders, Careers Scotland and Jobcentre Plus are partners in 'bordersworks'.

bordersworks is part-financed by funded by the European Union, Scottish Enterprise Borders and managed by the Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce. bordersworks aims to:

Match make individuals with local companies
Give young people their first job opportunity
Help young and old alike to find their perfect occupation
Assist companies in finding the right person for the right position
Showcase Border business
Inspire people to return to the Borders
Encourage people to re-locate to the Borders

Borders Works is a partnership of:

Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce
Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce: Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce members’ play an integral role in creating prosperity for the area, placing the Scottish Borders in the business spotlight and being the place “to do business”.

Scottish Enterprise Borders: Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive. Our mission is to help the people and businesses of Scotland succeed. In doing so, we aim to build a world-class economy.

Careers Scotland
Careers Scotland: Careers Scotland provide services, information and support to individuals at all ages and stages of career planning, and employers wanting to recruit and maintain a productive workforce.

Jobcentre Plus: Jobcentre Plus gives help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and the right financial help for those who cannot.

For further information about the project or agencies, contact the bordersworks team.

The main employment for the Borders region is in:

Public administration
Education & health
Distribution
Hotels & restaurants
Manufacturing

There has been a steady increase in the number of jobs in the Borders, and this is predicated to continue. The biggest growth has been in the construction sector where the number of jobs has doubled.

It is estimated that there will be a demand for another 7,500 jobs in the Borders in the next 10 years.

The key growth areas predicted for the next five years (from 2005) are:

Public administration
Education
Distribution
Hotels & restaurants
Banking, finance and insurance