Developing the Young Workforce North Highland

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

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

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

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

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

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