Lochaber news archive

HIE Lochaber news archive from September 2005
Modern Apprenticeship Managers for Tourism and HospitalityModern Apprenticeship managers for tourism and hospitality

Forward-looking companies know the value of developing their staff. Using the Modern Apprenticeship scheme, two newly qualified managers have been recognised.
30 September 2005


International nature based tourism operators to meet in the Highlands

Nature based tourism operators from Norway, Sweden, Iceland and the Highlands and Islands of Scotland will meet in Lochaber next week to discover ways of enhancing their businesses through sharing their experiences, skills and knowledge.
30 September 2005


Scotland United 2005Scotland United 2005 - tourism industry conference

This annual industry conference brings together stimulating, informative and controversial debate about national and international issues that affect your tourism-related business.
29 September 2005


Channel 4 Ideasfactory Highlands and IslandsDesign gurus sought - design for industry workshop

Industrial design has been described as applied creativity; a creative industry in its own right, it is integral to everything from consumer goods to heavy manufacturing. IDEASFACTORY invites design aficionados from across the Highlands and Islands to 'Design in Industry', an aimhi / Horizon Scotland workshop looking at how contemporary design can contribute to some of our more traditional industries.
28 September 2005


25 years of the Feisean movementNa Fèisean aig 25- sgrùdadh ùr a' sealltainn bhuannachdan nan ealan Gàidhlig dhan òigridh

Chaidh na toraidhean bho sgrùdadh ùr air na Fèisean a chur air bhog aig co-labhairt bhliadhnail Fèisean nan Gàidheal. Tha e a’ sealltainn air a’ bhuaidh a th’ aig na Fèisean air a’ Ghàidhlig, na h-ealain agus a’ Ghàidhealtachd ’s na h-Eileanan.
27 September 2005


25 years of Feisean movementThe Feisean at 25 - new study highlights the benefits of Gaelic arts to young people

Results from a new study into the Fèis movement and its influence over a number of issues relating to Gaelic, the arts and the Highlands and Islands was launched recently at Fèisean nan Gàidheal’s annual conference.
27 September 2005


Fort William & District Chamber of Commerce
Fort William & District Chamber of Commerce
Employing migrant workers

Open invitiation from the fort william and district chamber of commerce to attend a seminar on the employment of the migrant workforce.
20 September 2005


Highlands and Islands Equality ForumHot Topic - Discrimination and equality in the workplace

Learning Works online forum: Hosted by Angela Manson, chair of Highlands and Islands Equality Forum, this 'Hot Topic' forum will seek to address the gaps in understanding of both the legislative position relating to discrimination and equality in the workplace and also the benefits that can accrue to businesses which effectively manage a diverse workforce.
20 September 2005


Beat the rest by being the best

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) network recently launched a new toolkit to encourage more tourism businesses in the area to take a trip down the road to service excellence.
19 September 2005


SkillCity HighlandLift-off time for SkillCity Highland

Following a triumphant pilot last year, SkillCity Highland 2005 - the largest careers event ever held in the Highlands - was launched today, Tuesday 13 September 2005, at the Highland Football Academy and Ross County Football Club, Dingwall.
13 September 2005


goHI creative eventFashion designers from the Highlands and Islands to meet at goHI

Fashion designers from across the Highlands and Islands will be showcasing their work and encouraging others to consider a career in the industry as part of the goHI creative industries event in Inverness from 8th until 10th September.
08 September 2005


Arjo WigginsLochaber task force meets

A task force formed to lead efforts to alleviate the economic impact of the closure of Corpach Paper Mill near Fort William will hold its first meeting on Thursday, September 8.
08 September 2005