Developing the Young Workforce North Highland

Developing the Young Workforce North Highland

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DYW North Highland

Developing the Young Workforce is Scotland’s youth employment strategy to better prepare young people for the world of work. 21 Regional Groups have been set up across Scotland to connect employers with education.

DYW North Highland plays a key role in delivery of the Young Person’s Guarantee, ensuring young people develop the skills and
knowledge to understand and succeed in the world of work. Since 2015 DYW North Highland has played a significant role in ensuring young people have a work relevant education experience. The initiative is available to all young people in education aged 24 and under. Working in partnership with employers to inspire confidence, enable relevant employability skills and support access to workplace opportunities to develop lifelong career skills.

There are four dedicated DYW School Coordinators in place across the six high schools in the region. DYW North Highland is led by Caithness Chamber of Commerce. 

Apprenticeship and Training Opportunities 

Apprentice Electricians, G A Barnie Group Ltd, Wick

Full Time Positions G A Barnie Group Ltd is looking to recruit for Apprentice Electrician to join their workforce in the Wick branch. Candidates must have passed the SECTT test prior to applying. To apply, send your CV to recruitment@gabarnie.co.uk Closing date: Sunday 31st March,

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Apprentice HSES Advisor, Balfour Beatty, North of Scotland

About the role Your responsibilities as a Health, Safety & Environment Technician: Assist the HSS Manager in providing the material for induction and training, ensuring material inclusive and accessible to all and embed an industry / sector leading HSE culture from day one Attend key

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The Bill Mowat Memorial Short Story Competition

The John O’ Groats Development Trust and the John O’Groats Book Festival are delighted to introduce the inaugural short story competition in memory of Bill Mowat of John O’Groats. Bill Mowat, who passed away on 8th August 2023 was a writer, journalist, and historian. Bill

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FIRST Lego League Challenge North Highland Tournament

Eight teams from local schools fielded hand built robots in the second FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge North Highland Tournament, and one is going forward to the national final. The second First Lego League Challenge North Highland tournament took place in  March at ETEC on the

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