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Kingussie High School - Healthcare Careers Fair

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Kingussie High School - Healthcare Careers Fair

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Date: Thursday 24th September

Time: 11.35 - 13.15

If you are a healthcare professional, with the NHS or a private company (e.g. adult social care, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, anesthesiology, paramedic, physiotherapist, optometry, chiropody, etc. etc.) and would be keen to highlight your journey into your role, other pathways, "a day in the life", etc. Please get in touch - Debbie.Khadi@dywich.co.uk

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Where could a career in nursing take you? Take our 3-minute quiz to find out When you train to be a nurse you may be eligible for at least £5,000 a year to support your studies - and that's not all.

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Kingussie High School - Uniformed & Emergency Services Fair

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Kingussie High School - Uniformed & Emergency Services Fair

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Date: Wednesday 2nd September

Target: S4

Time: 13.50 - 15.35

Calling all Uniformed and Emergency Services. If you are keen to be represented at Kingussie High School's Uniformed & Emergency Services Day, please get in touch - Debbie.Khadi@dywich.co.uk

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With over 5,000 staff and 1,200 volunteers, we provide an emergency ambulance service to a population of over 5 million people, serving all mainland and island communities

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Kingussie High School - Employer Challenge

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Kingussie High School - Employer Challenge

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📅 1st rotation starts 19th August
👥 S1 Pupils
⏰ Thursdays, 14:45–15:35

We’re looking for employers to support a 7-week, employer-led challenge programme focused on real-world learning, creativity and employability skills linked to the local area/Scotland.

Employer involvement is flexible and could include:
• A short launch session
• An optional check-in
• Supporting final presentations/judging

Interested in getting involved? Please get in touch for a chat:
Debbie.Khadi@dywich.co.uk

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Kingussie High School - S2 Start-up Challenge

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Kingussie High School - S2 Start-up Challenge

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Year group: new S2s

Time: 14.00 - 15.35

Dates:

Thursday 11th June – Launch

Wednesday 17th June – Advertising and Promotion

Thursday 18th June – Budgets and Costings

Wednesday 24th June – Trading Day

An entrepreneurial challenge involving the whole S2 year group. Pupils will form groups and each group will have £10 to start a business where they offer a service or produce a product. The 3 short sessions will be delivered by local entrepreneurs over the course of 2 weeks. Would you be interested in delivering/supporting on any of the dates above?

Contact - Debbie.Khadi@dywich.co.uk for more information or to get involved.

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Kingussie High School - Construction/Trades Careers Fair

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Kingussie High School - Construction/Trades Careers Fair

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Date: Tuesday 16th June

Year group: S4

Time: 11.35 - 13.15

Kingussie High School is hosting a careers fair with a focus on trades and construction. Pupils will be split into groups and spend around 10 minutes at each stand, ideally participating in a short activity, or demo, or hearing about pathways into the role, your pathway, a day in the life of an aoorentice, etc.

If you are a bricklayer, painter & decorator, plumber, electrician, joiner, roofer...... and you would like to get involved, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Debbie.Khadi@dywich.co.uk

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Kingussie High School - Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Final

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Kingussie High School - Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Final

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Date: Friday 12th June

Year Group: S2

Time: 9am to 12.30pm

We are looking for local business people who are available/interested in coming along to Kingussie High School on the morning of Friday 12th June to judge the YPI (Youth Philanthropy Initiative) Final. The lucky judge will just have to watch a few presentations from young people about local charities. They then deliberate with other judges and confirm a winner. The winning group receives £3000 for the charity they chose to represent.

Interested?

E-mail - Debbie.Khadi@dywich.co.uk

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Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (Scotland)

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Nairn Academy PE Department, Highlife Highland and DYW will host their Sports Fest for S1 and S2 pupils on December 4th.

This is a interactive event to allow pupils tasters of the various sports and clubs available in our local area.

If you feel you can offer a practical sporting activity in a high paced fun environment contact Louise.Taylor@dywich.co.uk

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Millburn Academy PE Department and DYW will host the 3rd annual sports careers fair. This will be an interactive event open to senior pupils with an interest in a career in sports. From professional coaching to sports photography, Armed forces to Podiatry, Sports retail to Greenkeeping.

If you want to be a part of inspiring our young minds, contact

Jody.cataneo@dywich.co.uk

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Inverness Royal Academy | Hospitality Showcase Event

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Inverness Royal Academy | Hospitality Showcase Event

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We’re inviting hospitality businesses, employers and organisations to be part of the Highland Hospitality Showcase at Inverness Royal Academy on 8th October 2026 (5-9pm)✨

There are lots of ways to get involved — from hosting a stall, sharing career pathways and opportunities, promoting apprenticeships or vacancies, offering demonstrations, or simply inspiring the next generation about the world of hospitality 🍽️

📩gillian.denovan@dywich.co.uk

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Inverness Royal Academy | Hospitality Showcase Event

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Inverness Royal Academy | Hospitality Showcase Event

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We’re inviting hospitality businesses, employers and organisations to be part of the Highland Hospitality Showcase at Inverness Royal Academy on 8th October 2026 (5-9pm)✨

There are lots of ways to get involved — from hosting a stall, sharing career pathways and opportunities, promoting apprenticeships or vacancies, offering demonstrations, or simply inspiring the next generation about the world of hospitality 🍽️

📩gillian.denovan@dywich.co.uk

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Inverness Royal Academy | Hospitality Showcase Event

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Inverness Royal Academy | Hospitality Showcase Event

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We’re inviting hospitality businesses, employers and organisations to be part of the Highland Hospitality Showcase at Inverness Royal Academy on 8th October 2026 (5-9pm)✨

There are lots of ways to get involved — from hosting a stall, sharing career pathways and opportunities, promoting apprenticeships or vacancies, offering demonstrations, or simply inspiring the next generation about the world of hospitality 🍽️

📩gillian.denovan@dywich.co.uk

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Highland Hospitality Showcase Logo (final)

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Invergordon Academy is hosting a Being Work Ready Day for our S4–6 pupils 26th June (Friday), and we’re looking for employers to get involved.

We are looking for a 20‑minute workshop that helps our young people build the skills and confidence they need as they take their next steps into the world of work.

The day will finish with a Q&A panel, giving pupils the chance to ask about your role, your career journey, and your industry.

If you’d like to support our young people or want more information on workshops please contact:pamela.comery@dywich.co.uk

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If you or your business offers apprenticeships, graduate apprenticeships and/or work experience, then we want you!  Millburn Academy will be hosting the event on 16th September to showcase what you have to offer and give pupil the chance to get their questions answered in person. More details coming soon! To register your interest in attending...

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Apprenticeship & Work Experience Fair - Millburn Academy

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Apprenticeship & Work Experience Fair - Millburn Academy

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Contact

jody.cataneo@dywich.co.uk

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Charleston Academy - Employability Skills Session - Interview Skills 

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Charleston Academy - Employability Skills Session - Interview Skills 

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S4's will be taking part in mock interviews to help them build confidence and real-world interview skills. Would you like to prepare them for this step by delivering an engaging session on interview skills?

Contact emma.donald@dywich.co.uk to get involved.

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We’re inviting employers to take part in a mock interview event for S4 students, helping them build confidence and real-world interview skills. Your time and insight could make a lasting difference in preparing young people for their future careers.

Contact emma.donald@dywich.co.uk to get involved.

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Nairn Academy - Hospitality and Practical Cookery

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Nairn Academy - Hospitality and Practical Cookery

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Hospitality Sector - Get Involved!

Our practical cookery classes are seeking inputs from those working within the hospitality sector. Do you have skills you could teach students in a kitchen? Can you demonstrate a recipe or offer a visit to your workplace?

📧 Get in touch

Louise.taylor@dywich.co.uk

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Nairn Academy - Hospitality and Practical Cookery 

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Hospitality Sector - Get Involved!

Our practical cookery classes are seeking inputs from those working within the hospitality sector. Do you have skills you could teach students in a kitchen? Can you demonstrate a recipe or offer a visit to your workplace?

📧 Get in touch

Louise.taylor@dywich.co.uk

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Join Us for Our Summer Careers Fair 17th June 2026!!

This event aims to boost students' understanding of career pathways, highlight current and future job opportunities, and support workforce development.

Event Details:

Start Time: 9:00 AM – DYW coordinators will meet you at the school’s front office and guide you to the gym.

Setup: Each employer will have a table (plan shared in advance and displayed on the day).

Schedule: Sessions run from 9:40 AM to 1:15 PM, split by year group, with a break at 11:20 AM.

Interested in taking part?
Contact: soraya.macdonald@dywich.co.uk 🤩

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Grantown Grammar School S5/S6 Careers Presentations

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Grantown Grammar School S5/S6 Careers Presentations

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📣 Attention Businesses!
Want to connect with young talent and showcase your sector?

We’re offering a termly opportunity to speak directly to S5 & S6 students at Grantown for 50 minutes—share your career pathways, training routes, and opportunities!

🗓️ Book your slot now!
📧 Contact: Debbie.Khadi@dywich.co.uk

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Culloden Academy |  Sports & Wellbeing Q&A Panel

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Culloden Academy |  Sports & Wellbeing Q&A Panel

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Sports & Wellbeing Panel – Get Involved!

Culloden Academy is hosting a Q&A panel this November with professionals from sport, fitness, and wellbeing.

Help students explore career paths, share your journey, and inspire them to keep PE in their future!

Interested?
📧 soraya.macdonald@dywich.co.uk

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Grantown Grammar School - workplace visits

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Grantown Grammar School - workplace visits

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🚀 Grantown Grammar S3s are on the move this May!
Students will be visiting local workplaces to explore different industries, meet employees, and learn how they got into their roles.

👋 Want to host a visit and inspire future talent?
📧 Get in touch: Debbie.Khadi@dywich.co.uk

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Kingussie High School - workplace visits

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Kingussie High School - workplace visits

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🚀 Workplace Visit Opportunity!
This May, S4 pupils from Kingussie High School are heading out to explore local workplaces—meeting teams, learning about roles, and discovering career pathways.

👀 Want to showcase your business and inspire future talent?
📍 Host a visit and share what you do!

📧 Get involved: Debbie.Khadi@dywich.co.uk