A public petition calling for University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) management to rethink savage staffing cuts had been backed by over 1000 people within days of being launched.
‘Savage’ Staffing Cuts at UHI: Petition Backs a Rethink
Slight Growth in Scotland’s Social Service Workforce
‘As Scotland’s social work, social care and children and young people workforce continues to grow it’s a good time to recognise the valuable contribution they make helping people live the lives they want but also their contribution to the economy .’ SSSC Acting Chief Executive, Maree Allison
Drop in UK’s Seafarer Workforce
The most recent UK Maritime and Shipping statistics show a drop in seafarers active at sea from 24,240 to 22,510 for the UK Shipping Industry.
Employment Up, but People Economically Inactive Also Up
Economic inactivity refers to people of working age (16 – 64) who are not in employment, who have not been seeking work within the last 4 weeks and/or are unable to start work within the next 2 weeks.
Scotland’s Colleges Make a “crucial contribution” to Skills & Training
91.0% of Sector Leavers found positive destinations, an increase from last session’s 84.4% and a record high
Senior Coastal Operations Officer: Kirkwall
HM Coastguard are looking to recruit a Senior Coastal Operations Officer Based in Kirkwall.
1 in 13 Jobs in Scotland Are in Social Care
In the 3 Islands Authorities: Orkney, Shetland and Na h-Eileanan Siar social care is mainly provided by the council
Orkney Careers Fair: Thursday 15th September
This free event will be held in the Arena of the Pickaquoy Centre on Thursday 15 September 2022, from 9.30am-6pm, and will be open to school pupils, parents and guardians, teachers and the general public.
Young Person’s Guarantee Employers Event: Find Out More
The Young Person’s Guarantee Marketplace takes place at the Albert Hotel, 11am-1pm on Friday 5 November, with employers welcome to drop past at a time that suits them
Highlands & Islands Labour Candidate Rhoda Grant Calls on the BBC to Relocate Jobs to the Region
Labour candidate in the Highlands and Islands Regional List, Rhoda Grant, has called for the BBC to decentralise jobs to the region.
