Developing the Young Workforce North Highland

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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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EDT’s Insight into Apprenticeships

Posted: March 18th, 2024 | Posted in:

EDT’s new Insight into Apprenticeships Programme is a 30-hour online-based course for young people throughout the Scottish Highlands to learn about STEM careers; the opportunities and benefits of the apprenticeship pathway into the world of work; and earn the nationally-recognised Industrial Cadets Silver Accreditation. Find out more by …
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#IWill Ambassador Recruitment

Posted: March 18th, 2024 | Posted in:

Do you know a young person aged between 10-24 who has a passion for social change and wants to make a difference to their community? If the answer is yes, why not encourage them to apply to become an #IWill Ambassador? Applications are open until midnight on 14th April.  Why …
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Apprentice HSES Advisor, Balfour Beatty, North of Scotland

Posted: March 15th, 2024 | Posted in:

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. FOR ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE EMPLOYER DIRECTLY. 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 …
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GMG Energy hails contribution of apprentice Finlay, its first ever Modern Apprentice, and expects to hire another youngster to learn the business of renewables

Posted: March 8th, 2024 | Posted in:

The “excellent progress” made by the first Modern Apprentice to join a Sutherland-based renewable energy business in 2022 has persuaded the company’s owners that another apprentice vacancy may be created. GMG Energy of Halladale hired 18-year-old Finlay Mackay from Melvich, Portskerra in Sutherland two years ago to undertake …
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Job Opportunity: Graduate Planner / Planner – The Highland Council, Dingwall

Posted: March 6th, 2024 | Posted in:

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. FOR ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE EMPLOYER DIRECTLY. Graduate Planner / Planner Dingwall Hours: 35 Hours per week Duration: Permanent Salary: HC06 – HC09 £29,047 – £44,790 p.a.* Applicants with little or no previous experience will be placed on the basic Graduate Planner scale HC06; …
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Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024 Case Study – Jenny Andrews, Caithness Chamber of Commerce

Posted: March 4th, 2024 | Posted in:

Scottish Apprenticeship Week stands as a nationwide celebration of apprenticeships, providing an opportunity for everyone to advocate the advantages of work-based learning to individuals, employers, and the broader community. During Scottish Apprenticeship Week, the spotlight is directed towards the positive impacts of work-based learning on: Individuals of diverse …
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