Workforce North Events

Shape Your Workforce

Explore opportunities. Develop local talent. Unlock support.

Workforce North partners are hosting a series of Shape Your Workforce employer events across Highland and Moray in September 2026. These interactive events will bring together employers, learning providers and partners to explore opportunities being created by major investment across the Highlands and Islands and discuss how businesses can attract, develop and retain the talent they need now and in the future.

Use the listings below to choose the event that is most relevant to your area, then follow the link to view full details and register your place.

Choose your event

Why attend?

Across the Highlands and Islands, major investment is creating new opportunities for businesses, communities and the wider economy. Making the most of these opportunities will depend on having the right people, skills and workforce pathways in place.

The Shape Your Workforce events will give employers the opportunity to:

• understand how apprenticeships can support workforce planning, talent attraction and business growth

• gain insight into how major investment is creating opportunities across the Highlands and Islands

• hear real examples from employers and apprentices about developing talent, building careers and creating workforce pipelines

• explore apprenticeship options, workforce planning support, mentoring opportunities and recruitment resources

• share insight on local workforce needs through interactive roundtable discussions

• connect with learning providers, public sector partners and other employers

• access practical guidance on funding, support and next steps

• arrange follow-up conversations and support tailored to their workforce needs

Supporting apprenticeship growth across the Highlands and Islands

The Workforce North partnership aims to support 500 new apprenticeship starts across the Highlands and Islands. Employers can help achieve this by considering apprenticeships as a practical way to recruit, upskill and develop the workforce they need for the future

By investing in apprenticeships and workforce development, businesses can help create opportunities for local people while building the talent pipeline needed to support future growth.

Who should attend?

These events are open to employers across Highland and Moray who want to explore how apprenticeships, workforce planning and talent development can support their business now and in the future.

They may be particularly useful for employers who are:

• planning to recruit or upskill staff

• interested in apprenticeships but unsure where to start

• looking for practical information on funding, recruitment support or mentoring

• thinking about future workforce needs linked to growth or investment

• keen to connect with local partners and providers

Register now to secure your place and take part in the conversation.