The Youth Climate Advocates programme aims to empower young people to take action on sustainable consumption in their local communities and across the Highlands. Advocates will have the opportunity to gain a Carbon Literacy Project certification, engage in local climate action and volunteer with Highland Community Waste Partnership
Farr North Community Development Trust and Caithness Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to reach out to businesses in the northern Highlands to raise awareness of opportunities for receiving support when hiring apprentices. The Farr North Apprenticeship Scheme is managed by the Trust and is supported by a
About the Law Society of Scotland’s Virtual Summer School Each year, we hold a week long summer school programme where students who are interested in studying law can take part and ask questions about legal careers. Students will hear about the route to qualifying as a solicitor in
Earlier this year, eight teams from local schools participated in the FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge North Highland Tournament, held in the ETEC on the UHI North, West and Hebrides Thurso Campus. One team, “The Ten Lego-Teers,” from Newton Park Primary School, emerged victorious and even went on to
Young people of the Highlands are being invited to put themselves forward as the recruitment search begins for the unique, representative role of Highlands’ next Youth Convener. Created in 2007 by The Highland Council, the 12-month full-time position of Highland Youth Convener continues to be instrumental in championing
AREA: Bettyhill, Strathnaver, Altnaharra, Armadale, Strathy, Portskerra, Melvich and Strath Halladale as far south as Forsinard The Farr North Apprenticeship programme supports employers who take on Apprentices from Farr. We can provide £5000 per year for up to 3 years to the employer.The scheme is designed to help
Looking for support with taking the next step in your career journey? Have you considered an apprenticeship in STEM?This free programme for young people aged 15-18 in the Scottish Highlands is a fantastic opportunity to: Learn about the options & benefits of STEM apprenticeships Prepare yourself for the
The ‘Participatory Budgeting and Grant Making’ course is an SCQF Level 5 online course which aims to support young people and community activists to be involved in national and local decisions on services and budgets. This course is particularly suited to those with have a keen interest in