Moray Pathways Employability Training
The UHI Moray employability team has a significant involvement in helping unemployed people to return to the world of work by linking individuals to employers, volunteering opportunities, and further education.
We are part of Moray Pathways which is a single point of contact for individuals, businesses and organisations to find opportunities in education, training or employment. The Moray Pathways partnership consists of several community stakeholders who provide barrier removal support and employability provision to the people of Moray.
Supporting New Scots
We have recently been awarded funding to support refugees into employment. Find out more >
We can provide 1-to-1 and group support to explore your options including:
- Employability Tools: CVs, cover letters, job application forms, interview prep
- Soft skills: build confidence, improve your communication, time management, problem solving and teamwork
- Accredited qualifications: First Aid, CSCS Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Working Safely plus many more
- Work Placements: help to match skills and interests to the workplace to explore work and volunteering possibilities
- Research further or higher education courses at UHI Moray
- Help you to find the right job!
Our dedicated Employability Team is here to support you and your goals. Meet the team >
Upcoming courses and events
Upcoming courses and events
Childminding (in partnership with Moray Council)
This 2-week course has been designed to prepare you with the qualifications, knowledge and guide you through the process of becoming a childminder.
- Age 18+
- 9.30am – 2.30pm
- UHI Moray
- Free to attend
Come along to one of the following Information Session to find out more about this course:
- 16/8/2023: Buckie Library, 13:30–14:30 or 18:30–19:30
- 17/8/2023: Lossiemouth Sports and Community Centre, 13:30 – 14:30 or 18.30-19.30
- 18/8/2023: Fochabers Library, 18:30–19:30
- 21/8/2023: Speyside Sport and Community Centre, 18:30–19:30
- 22/8/2023: Elgin Sports and Community Centre, 13:30 – 14:30 or 18:30 – 19:30
If you would like more information contact mags.smith@moray.gov.uk
Sectors and qualifications
Sectors and qualifications
We work in most sectors including:
- Hospitality
- Construction
- Horticulture
- Retail
- Sports and Leisure
- Manufacturing
- Creative Industries
- Childcare/Education
- Social Services
Gain industry recognised qualifications such as:
- First Aid
- CSCS
- REHIS Food Hygiene Certificate
- Customer Service
- COSHH
Support for Organisations
Support for Organisations
Do you work with anyone who would benefit from help in finding a vocation or training that matches their interests and abilities?
We equip participants with the skills they need to succeed and thrive. They will gain a range of soft skills needed to succeed together with volunteering and workplace opportunities, accredited certification and further learning opportunities. They will improve their confidence, gain communication and team working skills while expanding their knowledge and understanding of the opportunities that are available.
Support for unemployed individuals
Support for unemployed individuals
If you are unsure of what you want to do, thinking about college, or looking for help and advice for getting into the job market then we can offer you 1-to-1 support and tailored training packages in any employment sector to help find the right job for you to match your skills and interests. You will gain recognised certification and training along with all the skills you need to succeed and thrive.
Feedback and case studies
Feedback and case studies
"All the help that I have received from this programme has been magic. I did need the help and once I realised this, there was no question in accepting it."
“I found out about the Construction course through Scott my job coach at Forres job centre. I was in two minds about doing it, thinking it might be an information overload. But when I started, I was put at ease by Kristy and Marc and the course had a relaxed atmosphere. Coming out of the course I think I have achieved more confidence and skills that will hopefully get me a job in the future.” - Anonymous
“It was a helpful course, and we also had a inclusive learning environment. Also, the employability team were so ready and happy to get us prepared for employment and also for our future. I would be really glad to recommend this team, the course and employability help to my friends.” - Anonymous
"I certainly feel I have the tools to be employed at this stage, confidence is something I'm sure I will get with time with going into a job and learning the ropes."
“Once the first day came from the get-go they explained how and what the course would do for us. When the course got further in, it just kept getting better and better. I came out with everything I expected plus more, so I definitely recommend the course to anyone interested in this line of skills and knowledge.” - Stuart Walmsley
“I have enjoyed this course from start to finish. Met some great people along the way. I’ve done first aid training, COSHH, IOSH and others. It was paced well, and we had great support throughout the course. I’m leaving the course much better off than I was when I started and much more confident looking ahead to future employment.” - Dylan Reid
Contact us
For further information and to check you are eligible for employability support please contact:
- email: mcemployability@uhi.ac.uk
- tel: 01343 576152 or 07385 945725