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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...

The Duncraig Educational Trust Scheme

The Duncraig Educational Trust Scheme provide financial assistance to young Highland people who can meet the essential criteria for the scheme. These are:- Young people with an exceptional or unique talent And, who attend or...

Highlife Highland: Adult Learning (Literacies): Lochaber

Free confidential tuition is provided on a one to one or small group basis to improve skills or learn new ones. We offer help to people who want to: Improve reading, writing and spelling Improve...

Highlife Highland: Adult Learning (Literacies): Inverness

Free confidential tuition is provided on a one to one or on a small group basis to improve skills or learn new ones. We offer help to people who want to: Improve reading, writing and...

Highlife Highland: Adult Learning (Literacies): Sutherland

Free confidential tuition is provided on a one to one or on a small group basis to improve skills or learn new ones. We offer help to people who want to: Improve reading, writing and...

Association of National Specialist Colleges

Natspec is the membership association for independent specialist colleges that provide further education or training for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. These learners tend to have more complex or additional disabilities, so that...

Highlife Highland: Adult Learning (Literacies): Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey

Free confidential tuition is provided on a one to one or on a small group basis to improve skills or learn new ones. We offer help to people who want to: Improve reading, writing and...

Highlife Highland: Adult Learning (Literacies): Caithness

Free confidential tuition is provided on a one to one or on a small group basis to improve skills. We offer help to people who want to: Improve reading, writing and spelling Improve counting, calculating...

Highlife Highland: Adult Learning (Literacies): Ross and Cromarty

Free confidential tuition is provided on a one to one or on a small group basis to improve skills or learn new ones. We offer help to people who want to: Improve reading, writing and...

Social Enterprise Academy’s Schools Programme

Social enterprise is a dynamic business model, a business that reinvests its’ profits for community benefit. With over 5,600 social enterprises operating in Scotland today, it is our fastest growing sector. The Social Enterprise Academy’s...

Highlife Highland: Adult Learning (Literacies): Skye and Lochalsh

Free confidential tuition is provided on a one to one or on a small group basis to improve skills or learn new ones. We offer help to people who want to: Improve reading, writing and...

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...

National Autistic Society (NAS) Scotland Prospects

Prospects is an employment and training service for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who wish to work. Our aim is that people with an ASD should have the same training and employment opportunities...

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...

Moray College Elgin

Please contact the college to obtain a prospectus.

Moray College Technology Centre Elgin

Please contact the college to obtain a prospectus. Who Do You Contact? Bea Dobney and Louisa Thain are our members of training staff in the Elgin Learning Centre. Bea is available Monday - Wednesday...

Moray College Nairn

Please contact the college to obtain a prospectus.

UCAS - Thinking About University?

If you are considering going to University, a good starting point is to visit the UCAS website. UCAS manages more than two million applications for full-time undergraduate courses every year and they also help...

UHI North Highland

At UHI North Highland, we deliver flexible and supported learning from access level to PhD to suit more people, at more levels, for more reasons from our campuses in Alness, Dornoch, Halkirk and Thurso. We...

Apex Scotland

Apex Scotland is a national organisation that helps offenders, ex–offenders, young people at risk of offending and people in recovery from addictions to take the steps that will move them closer towards getting a job...

UHI Inverness

The University of Highlands and Islands (UHI) is where learning means more. We’re more than a college and more than a university. From our campuses in Inverness, we offer flexible and supported learning from access...

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...

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...

Lead Scotland

Lead Scotland, is a voluntary organisation set up to empower disabled young people and adults and carers across Scotland to access learning opportunities. The Supporting People, Connecting Communities project enables adults over 16, resident in...

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...

UHI West Highland

UHI West Highland is one of the newest colleges in Scotland and is unique in that it has no single, central campus. Established in 2010, we are a college of, and for, the West Highlands...

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...

AbilityNet

AbilityNet supports anyone living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education. AbilityNet was created in 1998 by IBM and Microsoft to share tech...

Barnardo's Works Highland

Barnardo’s Works Highland Barnardo’s Works Highland delivers employability support for young people aged between 15-29 who require support into a positive, sustainable destination. We work with young people on a 1:1 basis and also in...

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...

Modern Apprenticeships with The Highland Council

The Highland Council has created a new Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Programme, which aspires to create 150 new apprenticeship opportunities throughout Highland over the next two years. This programme offers numerous opportunities for apprenticeships in many...

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...

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...

Royal National Institute of Blind People – Scotland

The Education and Family Services Department promotes the interests of children and young people with sight problems and those who support them, from the point of diagnosis, on through the young persons school, college and...

Ormlie Community Association

What do we offer? We currently offer opportunities for all stages of the employability pipeline. We offer a range of activities to help you if you're looking for work or hoping to develop some skills...

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...

Merkinch Technology Centre

Merkinch Enterprise, founded in 1992, is a registered charity working primarily within the Merkinch ward of Inverness to help reduce unemployment and associated problems. A subsidiary organisation, Merkinch Technology Centre provides (among other things)...

The Meeting Place

At the meeting place we support adults with additional support needs to develop their skills in IT, multi–media and ‘e’ inclusion. Opportunities on offer include : Publishing Printing Podcasting Filming, editing, DVDs Email accounts Websites...

Highland Blindcraft

Highland BlindCraft is a supported business which offers training and employment to people with a disability within their factory in Inverness. Through an ongoing programme of training and assessment we give all staff the opportunity...

The Scouting Association

The aim of the Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national...

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...

Cheshire House

Cheshire House in Inverness is a positive and supportive environment idyllically situated on the banks of the River Ness and close to the city centre. The purpose built facility provides accommodation and flexible support...

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...

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...

UHI West Highland - Stage 3

What do we offer at Stage 3? A ‘roll on roll off’ College based learning programme which is tailored to your needs and aspirations. The programme offers a mix of vocational and academic learning. At...

UHI - University of the Highlands and Islands

The University of the Highlands and Islands gives you the chance to do something different, something special. We offer a diverse range of courses, many taking advantage of our region's unique environment, landscape and culture...

Beachview Lodge Resource Centre

Further information and contact details: Beachview Lodge, Muirfield Road, Brora, Sutherland KW9 6QY

HiMATS - Stage 5

What do we offer at Stage 5? HiMATS (Highland & Moray Accredited Training Services) are a voluntary sector organisation who offer tailored training on a one-to-one basis within your Childcare/Workplace setting throughout Highlands and Moray...

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...

Skye & Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations

Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations is the Highland Third Sector Interface delivery partner for the Skye and Lochalsh area. We are an independent charity that receives core funding from the Scottish Government to...

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...

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...

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...

SPEAK

SPEAK, this is meStigma Prevention (through) Education, Advocacy and Knowledge SPEAK is a voice for young people aged 13-25 years old who are affected by, or passionate, about speaking out, campaigning and raising awareness of...

Lochaber Hope - Mentor Training

Stage 5 – SCQF level 5 North highland College Accredited 50 hours training incl 25 hours classroom training, 5 modules, Confidentiality, Competence, Basic Counselling Skills, Therapeutic Environment, Boundaries. This supports employers and employees to overcome...

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...

English for speakers of other Languages (ESOL Classes)

What do we offer? ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) are basically English lessons for anyone who is not a native English speaker. There are general everyday communications, conversational classes, work or study related...

Highland Print Studio

Highland Print Studio is an open access artists studio based in Inverness. The Studio works with individuals, schools and community groups throughout the Highlands and Islands. The Studio has facilities for printmaking and digital imaging...

Riding for the Disabled Association - Highland Group

The Highland Group provides regular riding therapy to over 200 riders with a range of physical and learning disabilities from throughout Highland Region. Highly qualified instructors and experienced volunteers support riders in lessons, treks, horse...

Dunnet Forestry Trust

In Dunnet Forest located just east of Castletown, Caithness discover: the Sculpture Trail play the xylophone follow the orienteering course walk/ cycle enjoy the wildlife and exercise. The well maintained path network includes an...

High Life Highland – Adult and Youth Services

Adult and Youth Services, as part of Community Learning and Leisure, supports the personal development and lifelong learning of young people and adults in Highland. Adult Learning encourages people to acquire knowledge and skills, share...

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...

Venture Trust Living Wild - Stages 1 - 2

What do we offer at Stages 1 - 2? Living Wild - Chance for Change is a 12-15 month programme incorporating 1-to-1 outreach support in your local community and a 10 day personal development journey...

Waverley Care

Waverley Care is Scotland's leading charity providing support to people living with HIV. In the Highlands we offer a range of free, confidential and anonymous services aimed at reducing HIV transmission and helping those living...

Scotland's Enterprising Schools

Schools throughout Scotland engage in enterprise activity. For some this can mean a one off event, for others enterprise is a way of life, it is the way in which the curriculum is delivered and...

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...

National Debtline

The National Debtline is a national telephone helpline for people with debt problems in England, Wales and Scotland. Their service is free, confidential and independent. National Debtline are committed to answering your call and then...

Dyslexia Scotland

We offer support and advice to people of all ages about dyslexia. We work all over Scotland and have local branches in Lochaber, Inverness and Moray. Our website contains lots of useful information and links...

Youth Business Trust - Prince's Trust

Are you aged 13-30 and looking to make a change in your life? If you're unemployed or struggling at school, The Prince's Trust can help you in a number of ways, including free training courses...

Privacy Notice - Work Experience

Privacy notice – Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) and work-related learning for school pupils Purpose To ensure that the workplace is a safe environment for school-aged young people to undertake appropriate work-related learning and workplace...

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...

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...

Work Experience - Student Guidance

The Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) initiative gives work-related learning a high priority and looks to broaden your learning options. The Highland Council, Schools, Colleges and DYW Regional Groups are working in partnership to develop...

Army Work Experience

Links to the Army Work Experience application form and Request for Activities can be found below. Full job description and dates for Work Experience can be found here -> HERE

Work Experience - Employer Guidance

As part of the national Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) agenda, The Highland Council, Schools, Colleges and DYW Regional Groups are working in partnership to develop and increase work-related learning opportunities for young people through...

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...

Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund

Creative Scotland’s 'Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund' aims to support young people aged 14-20 who are interested in developing their skills in one of the following areas: Drama Dance Music Film Visual Arts...

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...

Green Tree Arts Studio

Green Tree Arts Studio is a creative hub providing an ideal space whether you are starting out on a therapeutic journey, wishing to reignite your creativity or continue to develop your artistic interests. Green Tree...

Abriachan Forest Trust

Encouraging learning in the outdoors has been a passion from the very beginning of the community’s stewardship of the surrounding land. This was fired up in no small part by our first Patron Katharine Stewart...

Volunteer with Canal College

Help young people discover a brighter future! Volunteer mentors needed in Inverness. Are you over 16 years of age with time available to help young people reach their full potential and get on the path...

Canal College

What do we offer? Delivered by Keep Scotland Beautiful, this 14 week course offers outdoor skills training on the historic Calendonian Canal in Inverness. Projects will include landscaping, tree planting, vegetation management, archaeology, stonemasonry, conservation...

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...

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...

Apprenticeships in Scotland

Apprenticeships in Scotland is a website that promotes a wide variety of apprenticeship and entry level positions for young people in Scotland. Apprenticeships in Scotland is a social enterprise that is run by young people...

AAI EmployAbility - Opportunities

AAI EmployAbility (previously known as Adopt an Intern) is an award-winning not-for-profit company with social mobility and inclusion at its core. We've been fighting the culture of unpaid internships since 2010 and have supported 1600+...

The Highland Council - 6 Month Trainee Placements

Paid Public Sector 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...

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...

New Start Highland

New Start Highland works to help young people to realise the valuable potential within themselves. New Start provides a range of services from practical assistance in setting up a home to work experience, vocational qualifications...

Day 1 Mentoring

We do we offer? Day1 is a Scottish based charity providing young people between the ages of 14 to 17, with a year long one-to-one befriending and mentoring service, the aim of which is not...

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...

TCV Scotland - The Conservation Volunteers (formerly BTCV)

TCV Scotland believes that looking after green places isn’t just about caring for nature – it’s about caring for people as well. Our volunteers care for thousands of local green places throughout the UK...

Foundation Apprenticeships

Foundation Apprenticeship courses offer an ideal solution to young people wishing to gain a vocational qualification at Higher level, which is highly valued by employers. These courses run as part of your school timetable and...

Highland Youth Arts Hub

The Highland Youth Arts Hub is one of nine hubs being set up across the country as part of the National Youth Arts Strategy, Time to Shine. The Hub is working to this ambitious strategy...

Employability Fund - Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland’s Employabilty Fund has now finished for new clients. Please speak to your local SDS Advisor or contact employability@highland.gov.uk for further information. Alternative employability training options can be found -> HERE...

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW)

The Developing the Young Workforce - Scotland's Youth Employment Strategy was published on 15 December 2014: a link to the press release can be found here along with a link to the published document. The...

UHI Inverness - School College Programmes

UHI Inverness offers senior phase pupils the chance to study at the Inverness Campus and choose from a range of courses suitable for those who are ready to study at National 4, 5, Higher level...

Work Experience - School and Young People Guidance

As part of the national Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) agenda, The Highland Council, Schools, Colleges and DYW Regional Groups are working in partnership to develop and increase work-related learning opportunities for young people through...

Highland Theological College

This College offers courses in Theology from an introductory Access course through degree and taught Masters to Research PhD. Courses normally run in full-time, part-time and open learning modes. HTC also provides local access by...

Trees for Life

Trees for Life offer environmental volunteering opportunities to young people aged 18+. In some instances, if accompanied by a guardian or partnership organisation, volunteering opportunities are available to the 16-18 age group. Some of the...

Key - Fort William

Key provides support and care services for people with a range of support needs including Learning Disabilities & Autism. As part of this we provide support to people of all ages including young people making...

Thor House - Stage 1 + 2

What do we offer at Stage 1+2? Thor House is a custom built facility carefully designed to provide a range of client services – all under one roof. The aim within this unit is 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...

Skills Investment Plans

Skills Development Scotland provide a wealth of information on how skills can drive growth and opportunities in Scotland’s sectors and regions. Find out what we, and our partners, are doing to bring these plans to...

HISEZ Fusion

Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise Zone launched HISEZ Fusion at the end of January 2016 to support the networking and education of Entrepreneurs. Fusion was originally established in 2002 to support the development of entrepreneurship...

Developing the Young Workforce Regional Groups

All Local Authorities in Scotland have DYW Regional Groups to support the Developing the Youngforce (DYW) agenda. The Regional Groups are led and facilitated by local Chambers of Commerce in most Authorities. They work in...

Family Firm

The Family Firm – support for Care-experienced Children. If you are care-experienced at home or away from home, and over 14 years of age, you are entitled to a supported work placement with Highland Council...

Work Experience for School Pupils

All work-related learning can provide you with skills and knowledge to help you consider your future career choices. Activities such as work placements, sector talks, mentoring, mock interviews, workplace visits, and enterprise activities at school...

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...

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...

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...

Community Jobs Scotland

What do we offer? Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) provides young people living in Scotland with paid jobs in third sector organisations. CJS is a partnership between the Scottish Government, SCVO and Social Enterprise Scotland...

FutureLearn

FutureLearn Choices is a collection of free 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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

HISEZ Fusion

Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise Zone launched HISEZ Fusion at the end of January 2016 to support the networking and education of Entrepreneurs. HISEZ provides support and advice to social enterprises. Fusion is a HISEZ...

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...

Start Your Business - Prince's Trust

Take that idea you've been dreaming of and, with our Enterprise training, mentoring and funding, become your own boss. Prince's Trust have helped over 90,000 young people to start their own business – and you...

The Highland Council Employability Service

Highland Council’s Employability Services (HES) supports people of working age to progress towards and into employment. For young people we can engage with students up to 6 months before they reach their statutory school leaving...

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...

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...

Music Plus +

Young people aged 14-19 will be offered the opportunity to take part in a range of music activities; from instrumental and technical tuition to song-writing, new technology, DJ and rapping skills, sound engineering and entrepreneurship...

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...

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...

Young Enterprise Scotland (Highland & Moray Area)

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...

Hit the Road

Youth music touring project, Hit The Road, enables young musicians and those interested in behind the scenes jobs with the music industry, between the ages of 14-19 years old and living in Scotland, the opportunity...

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...

Fixers

‘Fixers’ are a youth charity working with young people aged 16-25. Fixers has been running since 2009 and covers the whole of the UK. We work with young people to find out what issues they...

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...

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...

Eden Court Theatre & Cinema

Eden Court’s Arts Education Department empowers young people from all sections of society, through participation in creative activities in a safe and friendly environment. Over 60 classes run every week at Eden Court, in...

Sense Scotland

Sense Scotland works with children and adults who have communication support needs because of deafblindness, sensory impairment, learning or physical disability. They lead the field in communication and innovative support services for people who...

chip+

CHIP+ is a charity based in Inverness but covering all of the Highlands. It gives free, confidential advice to anyone involved with young people and children (from birth to age 19) with additional support needs...

Deaf Services

The Deaf Services Team provide a range of services throughout the Highland area for people of all ages who are Deaf, hard of hearing, deafened or Deafblind and their families and carers. The work of...

Eating Disorders Association (Beat)

Beat is the leading UK wide charity providing information, help and support for people affected by eating disorders – anorexia, bulimia nervosa, obesity and binge eating disorder. Beat services and support include: Helplines: national telephone...

Sight Action

Sight Action provides services to blind and partially sight adults and children across the Highland region and in the Western Isles. People can refer themselves to us or are referred by GP, Health visitor, nurse...

Mind-Full

Benefits & Support (Mental Health & Cognitive Impairment) There are many people who live with mental health or cognitive problems. They find it a struggle to cope with day to day life. When a crisis...

CASWA - Caithness & Sutherland Women’s Aid

CASWA is a specialised organisation in Caithness and Sutherland for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. We have been delivering a support and information service since 2005 and are registered in...

National Autistic Society Scotland

The National Autistic Society (NAS) Scotland is the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger Syndrome) and their families. The NAS provides information, support and pioneering services, and campaigns for a better world...

Badaguish Outdoor Centre

Badaguish is an exciting yet sheltered environment, which people of all abilities can enjoy. The Centre provides twenty four hour respite care for unaccompanied individuals and groups of up to ten people with learning and...

Connecting Carers - Young Carers Project

Connecting Carers provides information, support and training to unpaid carers and young carers across Highland. Connecting Young Carers recognise the needs of young people in caring roles. We work pro-actively and effectively to achieve better...

Connecting Carers

Connecting Carers provides information, support and training to unpaid carers and young carers across Highland. Connecting Young Carers recognise the needs of young people in caring roles. We work pro-actively and effectively to achieve better...

Highland Council Social Work Services Highland

Most of us need information, advice, or support at some times in our lives which cannot be provided by family or friends. Social Work Services may be able to help. They can: provide information; assess...