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Welcoming new apprentices in Scotland - CRC Evans celebrates onboarding new apprentices, strengthening Scotland’s engineering talent pipeline.
SSEN Transmission becomes first signatory to Highland Social Value Charter - SSEN pledges £1.8 billion in local contracts and community benefits, supporting jobs and infrastructure growth.
SSEN Transmission & BAM Partnership Boosts Workforce and Opens Highland Hub - new Inverness hub creates space for 200 staff and accelerates recruitment for clean energy projects.
Green Freeport Supply Chain Businesses Strengthen Capabilities - Shell’s enterprise development programme helps Freeport businesses scale and compete globally.
Powering the Future: SSEN Transmission Commits to 600 ‘Earn as You Learn’ Roles - SSEN pledges 600 apprenticeship-style roles by 2030 to build a skilled energy workforce.
RSE Invests in Next Generation of Water Engineers - Ross-shire Engineering welcomes school leavers and career changers into water engineering roles.
ESP Scotland Wind & Marine Resources - new resources launched to support training in wind and marine energy sectors.
Apprenticeships Should Be Valued Equal to University -LinkedIn article advocating parity between apprenticeships and university pathways.
UHI Energy Guide Launched - guide helps employers plan future energy workforce needs with clear training pathways.
Statkraft Employment Opportunities Report - UHI report predicts 500 construction jobs and 120 permanent roles for Loch na Cathrach project.
Green Training Facilities Open in Stornoway - £2.3 m investment brings advanced green skills training to UHI Stornoway campus.
Empowering Futures – UHI Progress in Engineering & Energy - UHI celebrates new partnerships, flexible learning, and guaranteed job interviews for graduates.
DRIFT Offshore Subsea Training Partnership - UHI partners with DRIFT Offshore to deliver subsea and ROV training in Fort William.
Eight Highland Firms Earn Employer Charter Status – Recognised for fair work and local commitment.