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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 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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

Jobcentre Plus Caithness and Sutherland

Jobcentre Plus is an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions. It is responsible for assisting people of working age find jobs through its network of Jobcentre Plus offices. It is also responsible...

Jobcentre Plus Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey

Jobcentre Plus is an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions. It is responsible for assisting people of working age find jobs through its network of Jobcentre Plus offices. It is also responsible...

Jobcentre Plus Lochaber

Jobcentre Plus is an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions. It is responsible for assisting people of working age find jobs through its network of Jobcentre Plus offices. It is also responsible...

Jobcentre Plus Skye and Lochalsh

Jobcentre Plus is an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions. It is responsible for assisting people of working age find jobs through its network of Jobcentre Plus offices. It is also responsible...

Girlguiding Scotland

Girlguiding Scotland, is part of a worldwide movement It enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential and to take an active and responsible role in society through our distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable...

Young Scot

Young Scot is the national youth information and citizenship agency for Scotland. It can provide all young people between the ages of 11 and 26 a mixture of information, ideas and incentives. You can also...

Jobcentre Plus Ross and Cromarty

Jobcentre Plus is an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions. It is responsible for assisting people of working age find jobs through its network of Jobcentre Plus offices. It is also responsible...

Young Scot Info Line

Young Scot is the national youth information and citizenship agency for Scotland. It provides all young people between the ages of 11 and 26 with a mixture of information, ideas and incentives to help them...

Hate Free Highland

Hate Free Highland is a campaign set up by public sector organisations to tackle prejudice and discrimination in Highland. It offers an online reporting facility whereby anyone can report an incident that they perceive to...

Highland's Homeless Prevention Team

The homeless prevention approach was implemented in Highland in June 2011 and has now been rolled out across the Highlands. Homeless Prevention Officers are working in your area and are currently helping young people at...

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...

No Panic

No Panic is a voluntary charity which helps people who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders including those people who are trying to give up tranquilisers. It specialises...

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...

Highland Libraries

There are 40 public libraries across Highland plus 8 mobile libraries all of which are accessible. It is quick, easy and free to join, and you can use any library once you are a member...

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...

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...

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...

Scottish Child Law Centre

The Centre provides free legal information and advice on the law relating to children and young people and their rights. It is a national service available to children and young people, their families, carers...

Well Scotland

www.wellscotland.info is a website supported by Scottish Government for people who have an interest in improving mental health in Scotland. Reflecting current mental health policy priorities it provides; up to date information and resources relating...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Albyn Housing Society Ltd Invergordon

Albyn Housing Society Limited serves an ever-growing number of communities in the Highlands, providing good quality, affordable housing for thousands of people across the region. Through four decades the Society has listened and responded to...

Albyn Housing Society Ltd Inverness

Albyn Housing Society Limited serves an ever-growing number of communities in the Highlands, providing good quality, affordable housing for thousands of people across the region. Through four decades the Society has listened and responded to...

Dornoch Firth Group

The Dornoch Firth Group is a project that aims to support and develop activities that bring people together around the Dornoch Firth, not just those residents involved in the local churches, but everybody of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Samaritans

Samaritans provide a confidential emotional support service to anyone who is feeling down or finding it difficult to cope and needs someone to talk to. Talking through issues can clarify things and we believe...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Scottish Recovery Network (SRN)

Launched in 2004 SRN is a non-profit initiative working in Scotland and beyond. Our aim is to promote and support recovery from mental health problems. We act as a catalyst for change by sharing ideas...

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...

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...

The Glengarry Centre

The Glengarry Centre is a drop–in centre for people living in the community who are experiencing mental health problems. The centre provides a friendly setting for social contact and support. Staff are available 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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...