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Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) developed the units in response to local demand.
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has commissioned the study into the changing attitudes and aspirations of people aged 15 to 30 in relation to the Highlands and Islands, and wants to make sure Argyll’s voice is heard.
The online survey will build on a similar study carried out in 2015, which demonstrated an overwhelming sense of pride and confidence in the region among the 4,400 young people who took part.
This showed that young people in Moray have a strong attachment to their local area, although this was less prominent than in other parts of the region. Further and higher education offerings was well regarded and Moray’s digital connectivity was considered good. There were concerns around transport and housing, and an expressed need to further diversify the Moray economy.
The new study is exploring opportunities around education, training and employment for the age group, and how these can be maximised.
Those taking part can enter a prize draw, with prizes including tickets to Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and Groove Loch Ness, as well as vouchers for Spotify and Netflix.
There have been more than a thousand responses to the survey so far, 83 of them from Moray.
Donna Chisholm, HIE’s area manager in Moray, said:
“Young people are absolutely key to the future of Moray’s economy and the Highlands and Islands generally. They are also crucial in the long-term sustainability of our communities.
“This is an important study and we want to make sure the views of Moray’s young people are properly represented, so we are asking everyone to get online and make a difference.
“The findings will be shared with all our partners and will help inform policy and activities in relation to both population growth and young talent attraction and retention across the region.”
Young people can access the online survey at www.hie.co.uk/yp-research . It takes around 15 minutes to complete and is running until the end of July.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) developed the units in response to local demand.
HIE will manage the fund on behalf of Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has begun recruitment to appoint a new Chair for the Board of development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Tha Riaghaltas na h-Alba air tòiseachadh a’ trusadh gus Cathraiche ùr fhastadh chun a’ Bhùird aig a’ bhuidheann leasachaidh Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd ’s nan Eilean (HIE).
HIE’s application is for permission to establish infrastructure, such as roads and utilities, to create serviced plots for sale to developers.
There’s a focus on renewable energy and the need to maximise economic and community benefits while driving the transition to net zero.
Over the next three years, the project is expected to generate nearly £1m in turnover and create 12 new jobs.
New state of the art automated plant and machinery, including artificial intelligence (AI), is being installed.
The move will help facilitate the company’s further growth. Its corporate and compliance team of ten will relocate to Aurora House, with the company’s operational base remaining in Beauly.
Project will help support economic growth and strengthen population retention in Caithness