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10 January 2024
Young people join together to burst the bubble of youth loneliness and isolation
A group of young folk from the Orkney mainland will be creating a series of pop-up Boba – or bubble tea – drop ins for their peers across Orkney, in a bid to tackle youth loneliness and isolation.
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8 January 2024
Congratulations to the latest Fireskills graduates
Nine more young people from Orkney have completed a 10-week programme aimed at preparing them for action in their communities, thanks to a partnership between Scottish Fire and Rescue and the…
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4 December 2023
Orkney's two future MSYPs announced
Nymeria Drayak and Iain Pretswell will take over the reigns as Orkney’s Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) from early next year.
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20 November 2023
Wellbeing Wednesday sessions for 16-25s start up
Winter weather getting your young person down?
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8 November 2023
'A heartwarming exchange' - youth music project brings smiles to St Rognvald's
There were smiles a’plenty when the ‘Let's Learn and Jam’ youth music group visited residents at St Rognvalds House recently.
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7 November 2023
Youth Work Week 2023 - snapshot from Westray
It’s Youth Work Week, and this year’s theme is 'Youth Work in every place and space’ – and today we’re looking at Westray!
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27 September 2023
Success of child minder recruitment programme celebrated
Local folk involved in a project to encourage, train and support potential child minders and boost child care provision in the county gathered at The Hub in Kirkwall recently to celebrate its success.
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5 September 2023
Nominate individuals or teams for an award and let them know that you think they are VIPs
Orkney Islands Council is calling on members of the local community and visitors to help shine the spotlight on OIC employees or teams who have made a difference.
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1 September 2023
Construction industry recruitment scheme launched
A new scheme to support the local construction industry recruit and sustain suitably skilled employees has got off the ground in Orkney.
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1 September 2023
A career in construction is one of life's best kept secrets, according to Dr Kate Hayes, Curriculum Leader - Construction / Interim Assistant Principal at Orkney College She shares her journey here:
Although there were lots of builders in my family, because I was a girl I think, it wasn't really something anyone suggested as a career. My dad was a customs officer and my mum was a nurse. But I…
