The growth and development of the universities, education and skills sector in the our region is critical to the long term success of the regional economy.
Our objectives for the universities, education and skills sector are to:
Universities
Colleges and research institutions which make up the UHI
learning centres
students
Interface connects businesses to the right academic expertise for increased innovation leading to the creation and development of new products, services and processes.
More hereThe Highlands and Islands has a strong labour market and skills base. We support the development of sustainable and high quality opportunities through inclusive lifelong learning and skills development across all age demographics.
Find out more on Skills Development ScotlandOur region offers an increasingly wide range of career opportunities through the vibrant development of our key sectors. We support initiatives to retain young people in the Highlands and Islands whilst recognising the need to continue to attract well qualified people of working age to this region.
Our current focus is on increasing the promotion of current and future opportunities, attracting new talent to the area, re-attracting those who left and are likely to return.
The Highlands and Islands Talent Attraction Strategy aims to:
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Supporting the growth of Orkney’s world-leading marine renewables, energy and low carbon sector.
Research, business and learning with a particular focus on Life Sciences and technology.
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