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Bringing laboratory science to life for Highland pupils  
Bringing laboratory science to life for Highland pupils  

A hands-on Laboratory Science workshop at MacGregor’s Industrial Supplies has demonstrated the impact of bringing employers, education and industry expertise together…

Why supporting employee mentoring is good for young people – and good for business
Why supporting employee mentoring is good for young people – and good for business

Supporting your staff to mentor isn't simply an act of corporate social responsibility—it's an investment in people and the workforce of…

New Highland Roadshow to Support Young People During Results Week as #NoWrongPath Marks 10 Years
New Highland Roadshow to Support Young People During Results Week as #NoWrongPath Marks 10 Years

A new Results Roadshow run by college and career advisers will be visiting Highland towns in August to provide free information…

From Conversation to Commitment: United Infrastructure Invests in Highland Young Talent
From Conversation to Commitment: United Infrastructure Invests in Highland Young Talent

United Infrastructure Turns DYW Pledge into Action What started as an introductory conversation in March between Liz Fletcher, DYW Inverness &…

Celebrate Your Journey and Inspire the Next Generation: #NoWrongPath Returns  
Celebrate Your Journey and Inspire the Next Generation: #NoWrongPath Returns  

As August approaches, thousands of young people across Scotland are preparing to receive their exam results and take their next steps - whether that’s in education, employment,…

Graduate Apprenticeships offer practical solution to skills challenges
Graduate Apprenticeships offer practical solution to skills challenges

Highland Employers Discover How Graduate Apprenticeships Can Build the Workforce of the Future  Businesses from across the Highlands came together this…

Lunch and Learn – Graduate Apprenticeships 8th July 2026
Lunch and Learn – Graduate Apprenticeships 8th July 2026

Grow your talent pipeline with Graduate Apprenticeships As businesses across the Highlands continue to face skills and recruitment challenges, Graduate Apprenticeships…

Beyond the CV: How to Interview, Onboard and Retain Young Talent
Beyond the CV: How to Interview, Onboard and Retain Young Talent

young entrepreneurs from Inverness Royal Academy has been recognised for their creativity and business skills after winning the Innovation Award, sponsored…

Developing the Young Workforce highlights the role of employer engagement in tackling youth unemployment
Developing the Young Workforce highlights the role of employer engagement in tackling youth unemployment

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) has welcomed yesterday’s renewed focus on youth unemployment, highlighting not only the critical role that sustained…

From Classroom to Connections: Alness Pupils Deliver World Cup Networking Success
From Classroom to Connections: Alness Pupils Deliver World Cup Networking Success

More than 36 businesses and partners came together at Alness Academy this week for a vibrant World Cup-themed networking lunch, delivered in partnership…