Next week’s 2026 Careers and Opportunities Fair is set to be the largest yet, offering a range of information sessions for anyone looking at their career and learning options.
Over 90 exhibitors will attend the annual event next Tuesday (24th) at Clickimin Leisure Complex in Lerwick, including a range of local employers, armed forces, universities and third sector organisations. Pupils from all the local secondary schools will attend, to learn about future career paths, opportunities to continue their studies, or apprenticeships and training.
The daytime event is also open to any adults considering employment options, such as new career paths or re-training. The event will be open from 9.30am until 12.30pm and again from 1.15pm until 7pm.
Tuesday evening will see some short information sessions take place, from 5pm to 7pm, for parents and carers to attend to learn more about graduate apprenticeships and modern apprenticeships. There’s also sessions on Academy Programmes and Foundation Apprenticeships. More details can be found on the Linktree page at linktr.ee/CareerOpportunitiesFair2026
Wednesday will see two workshops on offer at Shetland Museum & Archives for local employers and businesses, supported by the Shetland Local Employability Partnership. The morning session will focus on supporting and recruiting untapped talent, with input from local providers, professionals and employers. The afternoon session will discuss sustainable business development, apprenticeships and the support available for local businesses.
Both business workshops are free of charge, with lunch provided, but prior registration is needed through Eventbrite. More details and the registration links can also be found on the Linktree page above.
Workshop input comes from Skills Development Scotland, Highlands & Islands Enterprise, Shetland Islands Council, NHS Shetland, COPE Ltd, Robert Gordon University and the University of Highlands & Islands.
For more information please contact the Council’s Youth and Employability Service on employability@shetland.gov.uk or call 01595 744000.
The 2026 Careers and Opportunities Fair is coordinated by Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Shetland, in partnership with Skills Development Scotland, UHI Shetland, Shetland Local Employability Partnership and the Anderson High School.
Emma Chittick, Project Lead, DYW Shetland: "Next week’s Careers Fair is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to explore pathways, ask questions, and make connections that could shape their future. We are proud to work in partnership across the community to make this possible."
- The Shetland Local Employability Partnership aims to empower and support individuals to achieve sustainable employment, to contribute to the local economy. The local partnership is part of the national programme to improve access to employability support. More details at: www.employabilityinscotland.com/