The future is bright at Alvance careers event

Co-hosted by Jahama Highland Estates, the event on March 5 also saw participation from a range of leading Lochaber industry names, including Mowi Scotland, Ferguson Transport and Shipping, BSW Timber, and UHI
Inverness.

Occurring during Scottish Apprenticeship Week, YFCL allowed participants of all ages to engage with a diverse range of hiring managers and industry experts, who in turn supplied advice on securing experience and roles ranging from engineering and operations to driving and gamekeeping.

The ability of apprenticeships to allow young people to enter professions without taking on student loans was also a key message at the day, which incorporated a tour of the smelter facility.

Tom Uppington, Managing Director of Alvance, said the company was proud of celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week and hoped that local secondary schools would be involved in future editions of YFCL in an effort to keep talent in Lochaber.

“It was fantastic to see parents and carers taking the initiative and attending the event. It was especially encouraging to see individuals returning for a second time, demonstrating their ongoing interest in exploring career opportunities,” he added.

“One standout moment was when a young person made the journey all the way from Kilmarnock just to learn more about apprenticeships.

“This kind of enthusiasm and dedication from young people truly highlights the impact of the event and the strong desire to build a successful future in Lochaber.”