Developing the Young Workforce Outer Hebrides and Western Isles Employability joined partners and local employers to mark Scottish Careers Week with events in Uist and Lewis.
Pupils from The Nicolson Institute and Sir E Scott School attended Lewis Sports Centre throughout the day to speak to 35 employers and organisations who had set up stalls.
In Uist, the DYW & WI Employability team welcomed 31 employers to the Sgoil Lionacleit Games hall to meet with a diverse range of employers to learn more about career pathways and opportunities within their industry.
At both events employers from a range of sectors presented pupils with interactive and engaging demonstrations in a strong showing of the range of on island opportunities available to young people in the Western Isles.
DYW would like to extend a thank you to all employers and to Sports Centre staff who attended and supported the event.
Cllr Paul Steele, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, said:
“It is great to see so many employers see the value of engaging with young people at events such as this. It is important our young people are aware of the job opportunities available to them locally. Having these events across our islands is a fantastic showcase of the many opportunities to live, work and learn in the Western Isles.”