Dounreay, is located at the far north of Scotland and was Britain’s former centre of fast reactor research and development. The experimental nature of many of its redundant facilities means the clean-up and demolition requires innovation as well as great care. The intention is to decommission Dounreay and leave it in a safe condition for future generations. The skills and enterprise it fosters are giving Scottish companies a platform to compete in the global decommissioning market.
UHI Inverness, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, is a leading tertiary education provider encompassing apprenticeships, further and higher education courses and research across three modern campuses.
UHI Inverness has driven significant growth in apprenticeship programmes across a range of sectors over the past 10 years, to meet burgeoning skills needs in a tight labour market environment. Delivering training to over 1,300 Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships, it is now one of Scotland’s largest providers of work-based training and education.
At Drax, we’re committed to enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future.
We’ve been running apprenticeship schemes for nearly a decade across our Scottish Hydro assets and portfolio engineering sites, including the recent introduction of graduate apprenticeships to our early careers programme portfolio - all as part of our dedication to improving skills and increasing opportunities for people across the region.
More than 10% of Cruachan Power Station’s workforce are local apprentices, supporting Drax in helping to keep the lights on whatever the weather. Our £80m upgrade of Cruachan could triple the number of jobs it supports over the next three years and help create the engineers of the future through our apprenticeship scheme.
Highland CIC is a dynamic, overarching organisation created by the Highland community and business leaders. It is devoted to uniting everyone living and working in the Highlands behind the transformation needed to position the Highlands as a global beacon of sustainable development. By harnessing the passion, expertise and natural talents of local people, alongside the power of our natural resources, we will deliver a suite of initiatives designed to improve our environment, enrich our communities, and promote sustainable growth.
Our mission is to create a thriving, inclusive, Highland community with prosperity, responsible stewardship and a unique cultural identity at its heart. Building on our proud heritage, we will create a cultural and economic legacy that will ensure our communities flourish long into the future.
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Experience true Scottish hospitality at the Kingsmills, a 4-star Inverness spa hotel in the heart of the Highlands. We’ve been welcoming guests since the 1700s, including the poet Robert Burns, and today we blend centuries of tradition with contemporary facilities to provide an unforgettable stay. More than just a hotel, we are a sustainable haven with year-round availability, including winter.
Associated Seafoods, the parent company of Lossie Seafoods, Moray Seafoods, and Loch Fyne Oysters, is a distinguished Scottish seafood business that focuses on its people, products, and planet. Renowned for our premium Scottish smoked and fresh seafood, we sustainably source, grow, and process exceptional products, supplying them to leading retailers and customers worldwide.
RSE is the UK’s leading provider of sustainable water treatment solutions, bringing new technology to life and playing a leading role in improving water quality.
Founded in 1982, RSE employs 2,000+ people across 17 sites and has enjoyed rapid growth, with revenue increasing from £61million in 2019 to £360million in 2025.
Formed in 1951, RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd is a privately-owned company operating within the civil engineering and energy transition market around the UK.
In 2024 we became part of the OCU Group, becoming part of a broader network, offering unique opportunities in civil engineering and electrical works, especially energy transition projects.
HLA specialises in both Organisational and Professional Development, offering a diverse and expanding portfolio of services. With a team of specialists in Learning & Development and subject-specific expertise, HLA deliver bespoke programmes designed to meet the unique needs of various industries and career paths.
At the heart of Highland Learning Academy’s mission is a commitment to breaking down barriers to learning, ensuring that opportunities are accessible to all. HLA have consistently innovated and developed new methods of course delivery to accommodate learners with diverse work and life commitments.
Our driving passion is innovation. Highland Learning Academy continues to explore new themes, products, and services, striving to dismantle obstacles to education and create opportunities for every learner.
