Businesses invited to young workforce event

An event aimed at helping Orkney employers attract, recruit and retain a young workforce is to be held, next month.

Local employers are being invited to attend How to Develop your Workforce, on Friday, May 17, at Orkney College. Hosted by Remarkable, on behalf of Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Orkney, this will be an opportunity for businesses to hear from some of the organisations who can help them recruit young people and learn more about accessing the opportunities available to develop new or existing employees. There will also be a chance to hear from local employers who have successfully developed their own young workforce and have a proactive approach to on-the-job training.

Hilary Crick from Remarkable said: “We have been commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise to host a series of events focusing on the skills and talents that Scotland’s young people bring to a business. Working in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce Orkney, we have developed a programme to help employers access the information that will enable them to develop their own workforce.
“I will also be speaking about the Investors in Young People accreditation, which Remarkable can work with employers to help them achieve. This is a great scheme to be involved in as we can support employers to recruit, develop and retain a young workforce.”

Rachel Scarth, project manager for DYW Orkney added: “At DYW Orkney, we often hear from employers who just don’t know where to start when it comes to employing young people and are not sure who to turn to. There have also been lots of changes to the apprenticeship programme in Scotland with the introduction of Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships, and this can be confusing for employers who are unsure if this is the right route for them and their business.
“This event will enable interested employers to speak to agencies such as Skills Development Scotland and Remarkable, who will be able to provide them with appropriate advice and guidance.”

To find out more about the event, you can contact Rachel on (01856) 569 352 or the event page.