Developing the Young Workforce North Highland

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Search begins for new Highland Youth Convener!

Posted: April 23rd, 2024 | Posted in:

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 …
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The Farr North Apprenticeship Programme: A locally funded and delivered apprenticeship scheme designed to support businesses and young people in the communities of Farr.

Posted: April 23rd, 2024 | Posted in:

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 …
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EDT’s Insight into Apprenticeships

Posted: April 16th, 2024 | Posted in:

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 …
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Statkraft STEM Scholarships

Posted: April 3rd, 2024 | Posted in:

The Statkraft STEM Scholarships are to support two students for the duration of their course (up to 4 years) with an award of £3,000 per year. Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable power generator, is supporting this STEM Scholarship Fund at UHI. The Deadline for applications is the 31 May …
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Impact 30 – Are you a young business leader of the future?!

Posted: April 3rd, 2024 | Posted in:

Are you aged 35 or under, based in the Highlands and Islands and working in an enterprise less than five years old? Do you know about IMPACT30, a programme designed to develop young business leaders of the future? IMPACT 30 is a custom-designed, fully-funded, 12-month programme, IMPACT30 works …
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Orbex is recruiting five interns to be part of its journey to launch!

Posted: April 3rd, 2024 | Posted in:

Opportunity for Scotland’s promising STEM talent to gain first-hand experience in developing Orbex’s rocket, Prime– Current Local Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) Intern, Ruairidh Green discusses his “once in a lifetime opportunity” Orbex, Forres-based orbital launch services company, is today launching its annual internship programme, recruiting for five …
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The Bill Mowat Memorial Short Story Competition

Posted: March 22nd, 2024 | Posted in:

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 had a passion …
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FIRST Lego League Challenge North Highland Tournament

Posted: March 21st, 2024 | Posted in:

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 UHI North West …
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Bursary Scheme Applications open: The Black Isle Show 2024

Posted: March 20th, 2024 | Posted in:

The 2024 Bursary Scheme opens on 1st March 2024 and will be closing on 15th April 2024. The Black Isle Farmers’ Society Bursary is open to young people between the ages of 16 -26 years that is, between their 16th and 26th birthdays at the closing date of …
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