It is increasingly recognised that for many young people, continuing in a formal educational environment is not the best route for their development. Those living in the North Highlands can have access to a range of apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities that can offer them the opportunity to earn while they learn.
Major employers in the region such as Dounreay and Rolls-Royce have longstanding, well-recognised apprenticeship programmes, and more than one senior manager or director has started their career on the ground floor through just these programmes. For those looking to undertake a Modern or Graduate Apprenticeship, the North Highland College UHI and Pulteneytown People’s Project both offer a range of options.