Connect with local partners and employers to explore workforce opportunities, support and ways to attract, develop and retain talent.

Join Workforce North partners for an interactive employer event focused on exploring opportunities being created by major investment in the Highlands and Islands. Learn more about the business benefits of apprenticeships, make valuable connections and discover support available to help your business attract, develop and retain talent, and build the workforce needed now and in the future.

The interactive round table sessions will feature insights from local employers, apprentices, learning providers and partners, with practical examples and conversations to help businesses consider their next step.

The Workforce North partnership has set a target to support 500 new apprenticeship starts across the Highlands and Islands. Employers have a key role to play. By engaging with apprenticeships and thinking first about apprenticeships when recruiting or upskilling, businesses in the Highlands and Islands will build the workforce needed for the future.

What to expect

· Roundtable-style discussions where employers can share business insight on local workforce needs and gain Insight into how major investment is changing the Highlands and creating opportunities across the region

· Understanding how apprenticeships can support talent attraction, workforce development and business planning

· Guidance on apprenticeship types, mentoring and workforce planning

· The role employers can play in creating apprenticeship opportunities

· Real examples from employers and apprentices on growing talent, building careers and developing workforce pipelines

· Practical information on funding, recruitment resources and support

· Networking discussions with local employers, learning providers and Workforce North partners

· Option to arrange follow-up support conversations to discuss practical next steps

Who should attend

This event is open to employers from across Highland and Moray.

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

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