There is an exciting opportunity for young people age 16-19 which offers fun activities and learning experiences with a difference, you could also be eligible for an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) of £30 a week whilst on the programme!

Your activity agreement
The things you learn are based on your interests e.g. Health and Well Being, Music, Art, IT, Skills for Living, Literacy, Numeracy and much more! The activities and courses are FREE to you as they are funded by your activity agreement.

Length of the programme?
There is no fixed time limit! It could be for just a few weeks - whatever works for you!

Applying for an activity agreement
If you are aged between 16 and 19 and are not in employment, education, training or volunteering then you can apply for the programme.

Write to us
Employability and Skills Service, Dumfries and Galloway Council, 24 Nith Place, Dumfries DG1 2PN

Phone us
Call the Council on 030 33 33 3000 and ask for the Employability and Skills Service

Application form
Please print out the  Activity Agreement Application Form [354kb], fill it in and send it back to:  16+ Learning Choices Development Officer, Dumfries & Galloway Council, 24 Nith Place, Dumfries, DG1 2PN