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Highland Opportunity's Business Gateway Service

If you are thinking of starting your own business then Business Gateway will help you to grow and prosper. All of their services are free of charge and all are available throughout the Highlands and...

Inverness Botanic Gardens - Stage 5

What do we offer at Stage 5? Inverness Botanic Gardens was formerly The Floral Hall & Training Centre. It is a unique visitor attraction that offers a tranquil break amidst beautiful floral displays. At Stage...

Inverness Botanic Gardens - Stage 1 + 2

What do we offer at Stage 1 + 2? Inverness Botanic Gardens was formerly The Floral Hall & Training Centre. It is a unique visitor attraction that offers a tranquil break amidst beautiful floral displays...

Action for Children

Our vision is to ensure that every child and young person in the country has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive We protect and support children and young people...

Volunteering Matters

We believe that young people can make all the difference to their communities and their lives through volunteering. Our young volunteers help people with physical or learning disabilities, befriend older and socially isolated people or...

Artlands North

JOIN A DIGITAL COMMUNITY OF NORTHERN ARTISTS & MAKERS Introducing Artlands North: an online, interactive map showcasing the wealth and diversity of art and craft in the North of Scotland. Maintained by Timespan, this register...

Addictions Counselling Inverness

Are you struggling with addiction? We provide specialist counselling for individuals and families impacted by addictive behaviours and dependencies. Addictions Counselling Inverness (ACI) is a Third Sector organisation and is funded by NHS Highland to...

L'Arche Crafts and Horticulture

L'Arche Workshops and Training Centre is part of the L'Arche Inverness Community which has been in Inverness since 1975. There are 4 workshops – Candles, Woodwork, Garden and Retirement/Recreation. All the workshops aspire to...

Watermill Enterprises

Watermill Enterprises provides training for people with mild to moderate learning disabilities and physical difficulties. We recognise the barriers to employment caused by such disabilities. At Watermill there are jobs suitable to fit the...

Highland LGBT Forum

This is a registered charity based in Inverness and run by volunteers. We organise social events and outdoor activities for over 16s who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or are unsure about their...

Fèis Rois

Fèis Rois provides opportunities for young people and adults to engage in traditional music, the Gaelic language and the broader traditional arts. Based in Dingwall, we deliver an exciting year-round informal education programme which includes...

Highland Young Musicians

There are currently eight Regional Music Groups, run as an extension to the work of the Instrumental Tuition Service in Highland. Membership for all the groups is by audition / invitation after an annual Audition...

Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland

This organisation provides a range of free, confidential, anonymous services providing information, support and counselling. Services include: HIV support and prevention services Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Support Counselling and Group empowerment Free safer sex...

Tigh Na Drochaid

Tigh Na Drochaid is a NHS Highland Resource Centre, providing adult services with support in the north of Skye. We may also become involved in the transition from children to adult services. The centre...

Glachbeg Croft Education Centre

Glachbeg provides day or part day placements for individual people in the safe context of the 14 acre croft and its resources, which includes: livestock, growing areas, woodland, kitchen and classroom. Most work is hands-on...

Project Scotland

ProjectScotland is a charity that helps young people aged 16-30 to get on in life through structured volunteering and a forward planning and supportive mentor scheme. young people are placed into 13-week volunteering opportunities that...

Cantraybridge College

What do we offer? Cantraybridge College is Scotland's specialist further education college for young adults with learning disability, autism or similar additional needs. We provide vocational and personal development programmes to support young people to...

Youth Awards

The Awards Network is a forum made up of some of the most noteworthy providers of youth work awards in Scotland. Its members work together to raise awareness of the range and impact of youth...

Trees for Life

Trees for Life is rewilding the Scottish Highlands, providing space for wildlife to flourish and communities to thrive. We have a range of volunteering experiences on offer throughout Highland from restoring and expanding woodland to...

Army Cadets

The Army Cadet Force (ACF) has nearly 40,000 cadets in more than 1,600 detachments all over the country and is one of the biggest and best clubs around. When it comes to fun, friendship, action...

Young Enterprise Scotland (Highland & Moray Area) - Company Programme

Young Enterprise deliver and support the Student Company Programme - the ultimate enterprise experience wherein young people, aged 15-19, set up and run their own real company over the course of a year. Students in...

Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH)

ARGH is run by and for autistic adults living in the Highland region who are 18 years or over. ARGH is a fully independent self run and self funded organisation, the first of it’s...

Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland. SDS can support you to plan your career ambitions in a number of ways. The web service www.myworldofwork.co.uk allows...

The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI)

The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is an active citizenship programme that raises awareness amongst young people about philanthropy and their local community. Each participating school, each year is responsible for directing a £3000 YPI...

Interested in youth social action?

#iwill is a UK-wide movement helping more young people make a difference in their communities through social action. This includes activities like campaigning, fundraising, volunteering, befriending or mentoring. When young people take part in social...

Young Enterprise Scotland (Highland & Moray Area) - Team Programme

Young Enterprise deliver and support the Student Team Programme which is a year-long enterprise journey for students over the age of 15 who have mild to moderate additional support needs. Designed to aid young people’s...

Volunteering with NHS Highland

There are a number of opportunities currently available within NHS Highland for people who want to volunteer within a health care setting. All of the available opportunities provide a varied and rewarding experience. The staff...

The Buzz Project

The Buzz Project runs Youth café Drop-in sessions in the Lochaber area aimed at young people aged 14-25. These sessions provide young people in Lochaber with a warm, safe space to socialise with a trusted...

High Life Highland - Youth Services Team

The Youth Team within High Life Highland provide and support a range of services for young people aged 11 to 26 who are interested in taking part in activities and working within their community to...

High Life Highland: Leadership Programme

The High Life Highland Leadership Programme is open to all young people across the Highlands aged between 12-25 years. This unique programme uses leadership as a tool in which to engage with all young people...

Voluntary Action Lochaber

Voluntary Action Lochaber (VAL) holds a variety of Volunteering Opportunities for Organisations in Lochaber, and further afield. Many of the volunteering opportunities would be suitable for young people. In addition, VAL works with our local...

FutureLearn

FutureLearn offer a collection of online courses to bridge the gap between school and higher education. If you are aged 16 to 19 it could help you to choose the right degree, uni or career...

The Boys’ Brigade

The Boys’ Brigade will care for and challenge young people for life through a programme of informal education underpinned by the Christian faith. The Seniors are for young men aged 15 to 18 years...

Scholar

This is an online resource which has been produced in association with Heriot Watt University to support a large number of existing SQA qualifications from Higher through to Advanced Higher, with some available at...

Founders4Schools

Founders4Schools improves the employment chances of students by connecting them to inspiring business volunteers in their communities and beyond. Our online platform connects educators with leaders of successful growing businesses in their community. These encounters...

YASS - Young Applicants in School Scheme

These are Open University Higher Education modules normally open to motivated and able S6 students. A YASS course can add breadth and depth to your school curriculum, enrich your academic profile and develop your...

Modern Apprenticeships - Universal Jobmatch

Universal Jobmatch is a service offered through Government Gateway. This service has been designed to help you search for potential jobs by area, sector, keyword or reference number. You can post your CV and apply...

Venture Trust

Here at Venture Trust we support adults and young people who are struggling with involvement in Scotland's criminal justice system, long term unemployment and mental health and wellbeing issues. We work with people to gain...

TCV Scotland - The Conservation Volunteers

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) connect people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both. We bring people together to create, improve and care for green spaces. From local parks and community gardens to Local...

Springpod

Springpod is a free careers platform used by over 320, 000 young people offering a whole host of exciting and impactful opportunities from virtual work experience to university experiences alongside useful advice and information related...

Calman Trust Ltd

At Calman, we provide a number of training opportunities in Inverness and Invergordon for young people aged 14 to 25. We have training centres where we run our life skills and employability programmes and you...

ScotGrad Summer Placement Programme

Looking for a full-time summer job relevant to your degree? Apply for our 8-12 week placements in the Highlands and Islands! You'll have the opportunity to use the skills you've learned at university, gain great...

Highland Disability Sport

Highland Disability Sport (HDS) is the branch member of Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) who are the governing body for leisure and sport for people with disabilities in Scotland. As a branch member, HDS co–ordinates...

Pulteneytown People’s Project

Pulteneytown People’s Project (PPP) is a community group which provides services and support for everyone in East Caithness. From newborn babies to senior citizens, PPP offers classes, groups and programmes aimed at helping people reach...

Prince's Trust Development Awards

The aim of the Development Awards is to help remove barriers that young people are facing which may be stopping them from getting into a job, training or further education. We can cover the...

CREATE - Inverness College UHI

CREATE is the Highland Centre for Enterprise and Innovation at Inverness College UHI. Its ambition is to inspire, encourage and support students, staff and the business community to develop the knowledge, skills and motivation they...

Seashell Trust

Royal College Manchester is situated in Cheadle, Stockport and is a wonderful place to learn. We offer day and residential courses to students aged between 19 and 25 years with a broad range of...

Moniack Mhor

Young Writers’ Programme Opportunities Moniack Mhor has an extensive programme for young people. No matter what stage you are at with your writing or what age you are, we can help. How to get involved...

Lochaber Hope - Maximising Potential Programme

Lochaber Hope offers Hope, we provide a service that supports Lochaber people to cope with a wide range of sensitive, personal and challenging issue, as well as gaining key skills to be able to move...

Youth Highland

Our Vision A Highland where every young person can reach their full potential and play an active role in their community. Our Mission Youth Highland champions youth work and the achievements of young people. We...

Marketplace

Marketplace is an online tool connecting schools and colleges with business. Marketplace helps build young people’s job readiness and increases their career options. At the same time, employers can help shape young talent, address skills...

Highland Visual Arts & Crafts Award Scheme

In order to advance the Highland Culture Strategic Board’s cultural strategy ‘Highland Culture: take part, take pride’ High Life Highland in partnership with emergents and Creative Scotland have established a scheme of funding that addresses...

Change Mental Health

For 50 years, our mission has remained the same: to help and support people affected by mental illness. We are excited to continue that journey as Change Mental Health.At Change Mental Health, we place people...

Cairngorms Skills Project

Want a career, but don't know what you want to do? Know what you want to do, but can't get to where you want to be? Then we can help. What do we offer? The...

The Highland Council - Paid Placements

The Highland Council and its public sector partners are hosting paid placement opportunities, providing valuable work experience opportunities to those living in the Highland region who are not in employment, education or training. Funded by...

Lochaber Hope - Personal Development Programme

Lochaber Hope offers Hope, we provide a service that supports Lochaber people (and outlying areas) to cope with a wide range of sensitive, personal and challenging issue, as well as gaining key skills to be...

UHI West Highland - Stage 2

What do we offer at Stage 2? We offer a ‘roll on - roll off’ College based employability programme. The focus is on building confidence levels, gaining trust and empowering you to realise your potential...

Barnardo's Works Highland

Barnardo’s Works Highland Barnardo’s Works Highlands & Islands is a partnership delivered by Barnardo's Scotland and our associated employers. It provides young people with a unique blend of personal support and accredited training, matched with...

Opportunities for All

Opportunities for All is a commitment by Scottish Government to offer a place in learning or training to every 16-19 year old who is currently not in education, employment or training. Highland Council has a...

Investors in Young People Accolade

Investors in Young People (IIYP) was borne out of a recommendation from the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce (DYW). The Commission, chaired by Sir Ian Wood called for the creation of an ‘Invest in...

Bridge 2 Business

Young Enterprise Scotland is delighted to have Bridge 2 Business as one of its key programmes. It is an interactive and engaging programme to inspire, connect and support college students into business. The Bridge ...

Young Enterprise Scotland

Young Enterprise Scotland offers a wide variety of enterprise & financial education programmes and development opportunities for young people of all ages across all of Scotland. Enterprise Education Programmes for Secondary Schools includes: The Company...

Modern Apprenticeships

Thousands of young Scots are choosing to get their careers up and running with a Modern Apprenticeship and there were over 1,000 new starts in the Highlands last year alone. They are a great way...

Enable Works - All in Highlands Project

ENABLE Works’ All in Highland Project is supported by Highland Council and European Social Fund to provide a personalised support service for people with Additional Support Needs, aged 16+ and based in the Highlands, to...