Make the Most of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025 with DYWICH
17 January 2025

Scottish Apprenticeship Week (3–7 March 2025) is the perfect opportunity to showcase how apprenticeships are Made for Business. DYW Inverness & Central Highland (DYWICH) is calling on Highland employers to get involved and embrace this powerful campaign that highlights the vital role apprenticeships play in building a thriving workforce, community, and economy.
Scottish Apprenticeships are created with employers, for employers, making them an invaluable resource to develop skilled individuals who can drive your business forward.
Why Choose Scottish Apprenticeships?
Scottish Apprenticeships are designed to meet the needs of businesses across Scotland’s key sectors, offering benefits such as:
- Skilled Workforce: Apprenticeships equip individuals with the expertise your business needs now and in the future.
- High Retention Rates: Most Modern Apprentices remain with their employer after completing their training.
- Employer-centred Design: Developed in collaboration with employers, these programs deliver real value to your business and community.
Liz Fletcher, Programme Manager at DYWICH, emphasises: “Scottish Apprenticeships are made for Scotland’s employers, economy, and people. They are a critical solution for businesses looking to attract fresh talent, foster diversity, and develop a workforce that can thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with eager, skilled candidates.”
How to Get Involved
DYWICH is here to help you make the most of Scottish Apprenticeship Week:
- Share Your Vacancies: We can promote your apprenticeship roles across our platforms and directly to young people in Highland schools.
- Post on Apprenticeship.Scot: Maximize visibility by uploading your vacancies to Apprenticeship.Scot, a go-to portal for job seekers, parents, and careers advisers.
- Join the Conversation: Showcase your support for Scottish Apprenticeship Week through your own events, stories, or social media using the hashtag #ScotAppWeek25.
Made for Business, Made for the Highlands
Apprenticeships are available across Scotland’s most important sectors, from childcare and construction to IT and engineering – Foundation, Modern and Graduate - offering diverse opportunities for young people and delivering solutions to skills shortages. Employers of all sizes are already using apprenticeships to strengthen their operations and contribute to local communities.
This Scottish Apprenticeship Week, join us in celebrating how apprenticeships are Made for Business, People, and Scotland’s Economy.
To learn more or to get involved, email us at info@dywich.co.uk. Together, we can build a skilled and thriving workforce for the Highlands.