The event, organised as part of Seachdain na Gàidhlig, saw Secondary 1-3 pupils meet with employers and find out about opportunities to use Gaelic in their future careers.

The following employers attended the event: Historic Environment Scotland, MG Alba, Skills Development Scotland, UHI NWH, Acair, NHS Western Isles, Comunn Eachdraidh Nis, Anderson Macarthur, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Alzheimers Scotland.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is committed to the recruitment and training of a Gaelic workforce and representatives from 7 Comhairle departments present on the day including Early Years, Western Isles Libraries, Multimedia Unit, Community Learning and Development, Teaching, Apprenticeships and Sgioba na Gaidhlig.

Following on from the Careers Event DYW Outer Hebrides has posted testimonials across their social media channels highlighting examples of the use of Gaelic throughout local industries. These can be viewed on the DYW Outer Hebrides Facebook and Instagram.