Glenkens Jobs & Skills Fair 2025

Written By Glenkens Hub

Glenkens residents of all ages visited Dalry School for the Skills and Jobs Fair on 30th September 2025, with at least one potential job offer being made, and feedback from attendees was very positive; all of the respondents said that they would like to see the fair return as a regular event.

One employer commented:

Read the Glenkens Skills & Jobs Fair Evaluation here

"It’s clear from the attention to detail and thought put into the skills and jobs fair that there is a strong community spirit and desire from everyone living and working in [the Glenkens] to pull together to create an event of real value. There was a broad spectrum of organisations there, which gave people lots of choice when it came to talking to people and a chance to think about alternatives they maybe hadn’t considered as a career option."

Attendees commented on the fact that there is such a range of opportunities in the area, challenging the perception that living in a rural location like the Glenkens means compromising on career aspirations.

A brief interview with each of the employers was recorded on the day; click on the images below to see a brief description of the company or organisation, and find contact details or website links.

Glenkens Jobs & Skills Fair 2025
Glenkens and District Trust
Glenkens and District Trust

The purpose of the Glenkens & District Education and Training Fund is to improve the livelihoods of people living in the fund area, helping them to access training and education opportunities that better equip them with the range of skills needed to enter or retain employment.

Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland to develop and apply their skills.

Developing the Young Workforce D&G
Developing the Young Workforce D&G

Our role is to connect employers with education to prepare young people for the world of work.

DG Works
DG Works

Whether that’s support to return to work through the removal of barriers, helping people find a career path that suits their aspirations, finding placement opportunities and everything else to get people work ready - that’s where we come in.

Better Lives Partnership
Better Lives Partnership

We are a registered charity in Dumfries and Galloway that supports autistic young adults and those with additional support needs.

Vattenfall
Vattenfall

To support more local people to take these opportunities, we’re working to raise awareness of the wide range of careers in the renewable sector.

Tony Gee
Tony Gee

We are recruiting Graduate Civil Engineers and Apprentice Technicians.

Sure Care
Sure Care

We are looking for carers, and can offer real career progression and a culture that people enjoy and want to be part of, and, we believe, the highest wage in the region in this sector. Full training provided.

Scottish Power Energy Networks
Scottish Power Energy Networks

We have a range of roles available across all departments, including Cyber Security, Apprenticeships, Administration, AI etc.

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA)
The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA)

We are currently running the Programme for Scotland’s Childminding Future (PSCF) to recruit new childminders across Scotland. As part of the programme, candidates will have access to training, 1:1 support and a minimum £750 start up grant to support them in starting a new childminding business.

Propagate
Propagate

The types of roles we recruit for are very diverse, including Community Gardeners, Community Development Workers, and people with knowledge of food systems or related sciences.

Natural Power
Natural Power

Whether you are just starting your career journey or looking to bring your skillset across to the industry. We have a place for you. Find out what we are looking for and the opportunities on offer.

Jones Bros
Jones Bros

We regularly have opportunities across a range of business areas, including Engineering, Site Management & Supervision, Plant Operation & Maintenance, Health & Safety, Environmental & Sustainability Roles, Business Support & Administration.

Galloway Food Hub
Galloway Food Hub

We recruit for a range of rewarding volunteer roles, including Volunteer roles include: Food Packers, Delivery drivers, Door to door leafleters, Marketing volunteers, Recipe creators and Event volunteers.

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership

We most commonly recruit for roles in community and engagement, business engagement and nature recovery roles.

Fred. Olsen Renewables
Fred. Olsen Renewables

We normally recruit to roles in Project Management, Planning, Communications, Land Management, Technical and Financial areas.

Dynamic Domestic
Dynamic Domestic

We normally recruit Cleaners, Admin workers, and Laundry Assistants.

Carsphairn Community Woodland Ltd.
Carsphairn Community Woodland Ltd.

We run a pre-apprentice scheme and provide locals with reasonably priced firewood.

Carsphairn Renewable Energy Fund Ltd.

Funding is available to help Carsphairn Community Council residents to continue their learning through further education and continue their training and development with vocational training grants.

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