Future-Focused Careers Event Sparks Interest Among Students
14 November 2024
In celebration of Scottish Careers Week, Developing the Young Workforce Inverness & Central Highland (DYWICH) and Millburn Academy hosted a pioneering, Tomorrow’s World: Jobs of the Future, event drawing in over 900 students eager to explore the jobs shaping tomorrow’s workforce.
The careers event, on Wednesday 13 November, brought together a diverse array of 28 employers from across the Highlands to showcase emerging roles, technological innovations, and the evolving skills required in a rapidly changing job market.
Employers from prominent sectors including aviation, engineering, healthcare, and renewable energy engaged students with interactive exhibits, allowing them a first-hand look at how jobs will shift in the next 5-10 years.
Among the hands-on activities, students experienced roles in airport security, airport firefighting, sustainable energy, and even virtual ship handling training, which demonstrated how fields from healthcare to hospitality are being reshaped by new technologies and major developments in Inverness and across the region.
Participating organisations included HIAL, SSEN, the British Army, ScotRail, NHS, Lantra, Eden Court, Orbex and RSE, all of whom provided practical insights into the future of work.
Jody Cataneo, DYWICH School Coordinator for Millburn Academy, emphasised the importance of preparing young people for a dynamic future: “This was a fantastic opportunity to open young people’s eyes to the future workforce awaiting them. By connecting students directly with professionals and showcasing the skills needed in emerging industries, we’re helping them see the many paths available right here in the Highlands.”
Jared Simpson, Deputy Head and DYW Lead at Millburn Academy, shared the school’s excitement at hosting the event: “Seeing students engage with the dynamic activities provided by our visiting employers was inspiring. They gained real insights into how their studies connect to future jobs and left with a clearer idea of the skills they’ll need in the years ahead.”
Participating Employers: HIAL Security, SSE, Airport Fire Crew (HIAL), Scottish Maritime Academy, Frame Kennedy, British Army, ScotRail, Scottish Care, Angus Davidson, NHS, Aurora Training, SRUC, UHI Marketing & Beauty, Eden Court, Johnston & Carmichael, Murphy’s Group, Inverness Castle, Morrisons, Johnston Carmichael, Rhet, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Yellow Cherry, Lantra, Ross-shire Engineering, SDS, Murphys, HHC, Science Skills Academy.
