Workforce North related news

Ready for 2026: New apprentice guide from R&I Cruden
A practical, step-by-step resource to help aspiring apprentices prepare, apply and understand what employers are looking for.

Solar designer Kiera shines on a Graduate Apprenticeship
SDS highlights award‑winning apprentice Kiera Wright from Buckie and her work in renewables.

Inverness apprentice recognised at national awards
R&I Cruden’s Dylan Burke has been shortlisted for a Scottish Apprenticeship Award, recognised for his work delivering renewables and supporting net zero goals.

Apprenticeships Should Be Valued Equal to University
A call to put vocational routes on the same footing as degrees when it comes to choices, funding and recognition.  

UHI Inverness showcases apprentice growth and success
A snapshot of local apprentice achievements and the routes available across Inverness and the wider region.

Engineering Insight Experience opens doors to apprenticeships
Young people get hands-on engineering experience and a clearer view of the routes into apprenticeships.

Welcoming new apprentices in Scotland
New recruits join CRC Evans as the company grows its Scotland engineering intake.  

Girls Do Science inspires young women into STEM
Highlights from a recent session encouraging girls to explore science and wider STEM pathways.

Workforce North takeover at the Victorian Market
Partners met local people during Scottish Apprenticeship Week to share opportunities and routes into work.

Workforce North industry day at CRC Evans
Partners visited CRC Evans to meet apprentices, hear from employers and explore routes into engineering careers.

Circular Economy Challenge engages pupils in sustainable business thinking
Highland pupils worked through real-world sustainability challenges with support from SDS and Young Enterprise Scotland.

Focus North highlights Caithness jobs and pathways event
A round-up from Caithness spotlighting local opportunities and routes into work.

Hydrasun hosts apprentice open day
Young people got a behind-the-scenes look at apprenticeship roles and careers in precision manufacturing.

Highland Council invites businesses to support paid summer placements
Paid placements are being promoted across the Highlands to help young people build skills while employers develop future talent.

Employer webinar with Enginuity supports apprenticeship planning
Practical advice for employers on recruitment, training and getting the most from Scottish Apprenticeship Week.

Powering the Future: SSEN Transmission Commits to 600 ‘Earn as You Learn’ Roles
Plans set out for hundreds of new roles to build the skills base for future energy projects.  

RSE Invests in Next Generation of Water Engineers 
New opportunities open to school leavers and career changers in water and wastewater engineering. 

ESP Scotland Wind & Marine Resources 
A new set of materials to support learning and workforce development in wind and marine energy

UHI Energy Guide Launched 
A new guide sets out training routes to help employers plan for future energy workforce demand.

Green Training Facilities Open in Stornoway 
New facilities at UHI Stornoway expand access to low-carbon construction and retrofit training.

Empowering Futures – UHI Progress in Engineering & Energy
Progress on partnerships and flexible learning, with added routes into jobs for learners and graduates.

DRIFT Offshore Subsea Training Partnership
New Fort William training will build subsea and ROV capability with industry and UHI working together.

Eight Highland Employers Earn Employer Charter Status
Eight employers gain Highland Employer Charter accreditation for fair work and positive practice.

Aurora secures investment to support skills and growth
Funding will help grow training capacity and build skills across the energy sector.

UHI shares Workforce North approach with international partners
International partners hear how Workforce North is shaping skills planning and employer engagement in the Highlands.

Highland Workforce ‘Call to Action’ event drives collaboration
Partners met in Strathpeffer to agree next steps on skills, apprenticeships and workforce planning.

RES backs 27 UHI students with skills for the future
Support will help students develop industry-ready skills and connect learning with future roles.

My Highland Future sets out plans to boost employment and apprenticeships
A new programme sets out priorities for jobs, skills and expanded apprenticeship opportunities.

Highland Council budget includes new investment in skills and workforce development
New funding commitments include support for skills delivery and long-term workforce planning.

Moray energy skills summit focuses on building a future talent pipeline
Leaders and employers met to align training provision with growing demand in the energy sector.

AES Renewables recognised for inspiring young people into careers
Recognition for outreach work helping young people understand routes into renewable energy roles.

Scottish Government invests £6m in offshore wind infrastructure
Investment will support ports and facilities needed to grow Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain.

Vestas plans major wind turbine factory creating hundreds of jobs
Proposals outline a major manufacturing site that would boost jobs and supply-chain opportunities.

SSEN Transmission becomes first signatory to Highland Social Value Charter
Commitments include community benefits and local spend linked to major grid investment.

SSEN Transmission & BAM Partnership Boosts Workforce and Opens Highland Hub 
A new Inverness base will support project delivery and recruitment as grid upgrades accelerate.

Green Freeport Supply Chain Businesses Strengthen Capabilities
Support is helping local firms build capacity and compete for new contracts.

Statkraft Employment Opportunities Report
Forecasts set out the scale of construction and long-term jobs linked to the Loch na Cathrach project.