Highland-wide virtual jobs fair week opens new opportunities 17-21 March 2025
Following the success of our winter virtual job fair, The Highland Council’s Employability team has announced details of their spring fair, to highlight new job opportunities, and will run from the 17 to the 21 March 2025.
The week-long virtual event is being delivered by the Local Employability Partnership – Work. Life. Highland in partnership with, The Highland Council, Skills Development Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Department for Work and Pensions, Developing the Young Workforce and UHI North West and Hebrides.
Economy and Infrastructure Committee Chair, Cllr Ken Gowans, said: “The Highland-wide virtual jobs fair proved very successful last year, and therefore I’m delighted that another has been organised entering the spring/summer months, to offer people and businesses the opportunity to connect and showcase the wide range of opportunities there are to develop and learn new skills. Employers and The Highland Council’s Employability team will be on hand to support attendees, answer questions and explain what opportunities they have for training and up-skilling people.
“Being held online works well as it offers flexibility, without the need for travel. The sessions are designed for people to drop in and out of throughout the week. It will be accessible to everyone no matter their location or circumstances and will directly connect potential employees with the businesses providing information about work opportunities.”
Programme Manager at DYW West Highland, Jennifer Grant, said: "This virtual jobs fair is an exciting way for employers to showcase their offer to a wider audience. It's also a superb opportunity for job seekers of all ages across the Highlands to connect with a range of employers in areas which interest them. We're delighted to be part of the team working on delivering this opportunity and look forward to further initiatives as our contribution to the Highland Employability Partnership group."
Spring is good time to consider employment opportunities, as many businesses gear up for the busy months ahead. Anyone interested in finding out more about career opportunities, looking to change careers or to return to work after a break will be able to log onto sessions hosted by businesses from the comfort of their own home.
Employers taking part include Balfour Beatty, Cross Reach, RAF, NHSH, Norscot, BBM Solicitors. Castle Project, Go Green, CALA, Glenmorangie House, High Life Highland, Highland Home Carers, Careers At Sea, Police Scotland and The Highland Council. More businesses still to be added.
They will host sessions to provide information about the full-time and part-time opportunities their businesses have, along with apprenticeship schemes and initiatives to attract seasonal and year-round workers.
Work. Life. Highland is the brand name for the Highland Employability Partnership (HEP). The Partnership brings together public, private and third sector organisations supporting individuals on their journey towards, into and within employment.
To register your interest and receive further information, please email: employ.ability@highland.gov.uk