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 North Highland is led by Caithness Chamber of Commerce.
A suite of courses designed to offer a transition between School and FE/HE Institutions.Available at S4, S5, and S6. With a variety of delivery methods designed to offer flexibility and a clear progression route for pupils, parents and teaching professionals. Find out more
Applications are now open for bursaries from the Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm fund to support local students with their future studies. The Fund provides school leavers from Thurso High School and Farr High School with financial support as they pursue their further and higher
Stagecoach are looking for trainee bus drivers to join our Caithness team. Get paid to train and zero training costs as not only will you be earning from day one, we’ll also pay for all of your training costs to achieve a recognised national qualification
Unlocking Potential Scottish Apprenticeship Week shows the benefits work-based learning brings to people, businesses and the Scottish economy. Apprentices across Scotland, from Shetland to the Borders, are learning first-hand from people who can do the job and applying their skills in the workplace every day. Employers
Job Description Opportunities Available: Mechanical Electrical Control & Instrumentation Design The apprenticeship is a comprehensive training programme lasting up to 4 years. It starts with a year of engineering foundation training at UHI North Highland followed by up to 3 years of training and work
Over 250 pupils from Thurso, Wick and Farr High Schools took part in mock interviews organised by Developing Young Workforce North Highland throughout November and December. The mock interviews were supported by local industry leaders across a broad sector of workplaces and industries including law,
