Developing the Young Workforce North Highland

Apprentice Opportunity – Join Our Team! 💡 Looking to start your career in communications, event planning, and business administration? Caithness Chamber of Commerce through our #DYWNorthHighland initiative has an exciting full-time apprenticeship opportunity (35 hours per week) within our dynamic and fast-paced team! Gain valuable workplace experience while working towards a professional qualification, with hands-on training in: ✅ Social Media & Digital Communications – Content creation, newsletters, website updates, and more. ✅ Events & Administration – Event coordination, office support, and business operations. Earn while you learn and kickstart your career with us! Location: Thurso, Naver Business Centre Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/ewhjdEVb

A huge thank you to the 50+ businesses, organisations, employers, and educators who joined us at Caithness Jobs and How to Get Them this weekend! The event was a tremendous success, and it was fantastic to see such strong engagement throughout the day. There’s no doubt that it will have made a real impact, providing valuable opportunities, guidance, and connections for those exploring career pathways in our community. A special thank you to Nicola Macleod of NJD Inspired, who worked alongside the team to deliver another fantastic event! We truly couldn’t have done it without you all—thank you again for your support!

✨ A big thank you to all the businesses who joined us at Wick High School Choices Evening last night! 🙌 The businesses were paired with subjects relevant to their industries, giving pupils and parents valuable insights into the skills, qualifications, and career pathways needed to succeed. Alongside guidance from school teachers, this support helped students navigate their subject choices—an important decision for their future. We are incredibly grateful to the businesses who took the time to share their expertise. Your involvement makes a real difference in shaping future careers! Here are just a few photos of the fantastic people who came along to support our local young people. 📸

Caithness Charities – Get Involved! Hello, I'm Alice Nicolson, DYW School Coordinator for North Highland at Thurso High School. We’re hosting a Charity Day on March 19, 2025, as part of the Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI). We’re inviting local charities to attend so our S3 students can learn about your work and potentially represent you in their YPI project, competing for a £3,000 grant for the winning charity. This is a great chance to: ✅ Engage with young people who may support your cause ✅ Promote volunteering opportunities ✅Raise awareness of your charity Interested? Contact dyw.north@dywnh.scot or send us a message!

📢 CALLING ALL EMPLOYERS! We are thrilled to announce that Caithness’s largest and most influential jobs, careers, training, and recruitment event is returning to Thurso on Saturday, 8th February 2025. This is your chance to: ✔️ Showcase your business ✔️ Connect with potential new talent ✔️ Share insights on future skills and recruitment needs 📍 UH ETEC Building, Thurso Campus 📅 Saturday, 8th February 2024 ⏰ 10am – 2pm Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/erWFAEU8 Interested in participating? Get in touch with Tom McGee at 📧 tom@dywnh.scot or 📞 01847 890076. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with the workforce of the future! 🚀

It’s been a busy time for DYW North Highland! Here are just some of our highlights from the month: The Venture North team delivered engaging sessions to Travel and Tourism students at Thurso and Wick High Schools. The sessions explored the role of Venture North, marketing strategies, relationship-building in tourism, setting SMART goals, and the latest industry trends, offering students a comprehensive insight into the sector. Imenco hosted senior Graphic Communication pupils from Wick High School for site visits to their Wick base. The students had a fantastic opportunity to see how Imenco’s cutting-edge projects progress from initial design to manufacturing and pressure testing, demonstrating how their classroom Computer-Aided Design (CAD) skills apply to real-world engineering. Fionnadh Carroll from Skills Development Scotland visited Thurso and Wick High Schools, and delivered a dynamic workshops for pupils, including the interactive Classroom Clash session—where students competed in mini-games based on real-life career paths—and the Lego Renewables session, which introduced students to the green sector and renewable energy. Ellie Lamont from Mackays Hotel in Wick delivered the WorldHost Training Course to nine students from the Travel and Tourism and Hospitality classes at Thurso High School, equipping them with valuable customer service skills for their future careers. Thank you to all the businesses and individuals who continue to inspire our young people, broadening their horizons and showcasing the incredible possibilities available as they prepare to enter the world of work. If you'd like to get involved in inspiring our future workforce, contact the DYW North Highland Team - we would love to hear from you! https://www.dywnh.scot/

Last week, Modern Studies students at Wick High School had an exciting opportunity to meet Jamie Stone, Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross. Jamie shared his journey into politics and gave a fascinating overview of the variety in his weekly schedule. The students came prepared with thoughtful questions, engaging in a lively discussion during both the main session and an informal Q&A. This was a fantastic chance for pupils to gain a deeper understanding of the highs, challenges, and realities of a career in politics. Who knows – we may have met some future leaders in the making! 👏 A big thank you to Jamie Stone for taking the time to inspire our next generation of changemakers! 

📢 CALLING ALL EMPLOYERS! We are thrilled to announce that Caithness’s largest and most influential jobs, careers, training, and recruitment event is returning to Thurso on Saturday, 8th February 2025. This is your chance to: ✔️ Showcase your business ✔️ Connect with potential new talent ✔️ Share insights on future skills and recruitment needs 📍 UH ETEC Building, Thurso Campus 📅 Saturday, 8th February 2024 ⏰ 10am – 2pm Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/erWFAEU8 Interested in participating? Get in touch with Tom McGee at 📧 tom@dywnh.scot or 📞 01847 890076. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with the workforce of the future! 🚀

A huge shout out to Scrabster Harbour Trust for the generous sponsorship of our Summit to Success programme. Earlier this month, twelve incredible young people from Caithness and Sutherland embarked on a weekend of outdoor adventure in the Cairngorms, building confidence, leadership, and problem-solving skills that will help shape their futures. From canoeing and high ropes to a bungee jump over the River Garry, their resilience and teamwork shone through. We’re incredibly proud of each participant for pushing their limits and growing in ways that will serve them in their future careers. A massive thank you to everyone involved, especially our volunteers and mentors. This opportunity wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Scrabster Harbour Trust. Who's commitment to investing in young people is making a lasting impact on our region and helping inspire the next generation. Read more about the weekend: https://lnkd.in/eu8Hc69F

Fantastic coverage in today’s John O’Groat Journal, highlighting the outstanding achievements of DYW North Highland this year! From Sheriff Court to Outer Space, we've delivered over 400 events and activities for young people in Caithness and Sutherland during the 2023/24 financial year. We certainly think that’s a reason to celebrate! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/eqVpXGGM