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Whether you’re thinking about your next steps or simply curious about what’s out there, this page is here to help you discover the opportunities available in Moray.

From local career stories to apprenticeships, college courses, university routes and real experiences with employers, you’ll find clear, practical information to help you make confident decisions about the future.

We know that planning your next steps can feel overwhelming for young people and for parents and carers. That’s why we’ve brought everything together in one place. You can explore different pathways, learn about the industries growing in Moray, find events and opportunities, and hear from people who’ve already taken their first steps into the world of work.

Although we don't work directly with young people we’re here to support you in many ways.

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Pathways Into Work

There’s no single “right” route.

You can build your future in lots of different ways, these are just some of the pathways you might choose to follow:

Apprenticeships

Earn while you learn, gain real experience and work towards a qualification.

College

Study practical, career‑focused courses across a wide range of sectors.

University

Explore degree pathways that connect to local and national industries.

Direct employment

Some young people go straight into work, and many employers in Moray are actively looking for young talent.

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Events & Opportunities

DYW Moray support a range of events in school and across the region. You can find out more about these on our Events page.

Each secondary school across Moray will host a DYW Moray supported Career Fair, for more information and to find out the date for your schools' event, ask your guidance teacher.

We also host a range of events open to all schools such as our Apprenticeship Jobs Fair and Interview Skills Sessions. More information can be found on these HERE.

In schools there may be opportunities to connect with employers through class talks, work place visits, work experience and more. For more details on this ask your guidance teacher or SLT.

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Useful Links & Support

At DYW Moray, we work closely with a range of local partners who can also support you with your next steps.

Find out more about each of them below:

Searching for a job or an apprenticeship?

Visit our Jobs page to see live opportunities in our area.

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Career Stories

Hear directly from young people who have been where you are. They share their stories, show the different routes you can take and give some advice on what living and working in Moray is really like.