European Delegation Of Construction Craftspeople
A delegation from Germany, Denmark and Lithuania will visit Inverness in September to meet with Scottish companies who are interested in offering employment, sub-contracting, supply and partnering opportunities.
The Euro Info Centre (EIC) in Inverness is organising this initiative which aims to help fill the skills gaps in the construction sector in the Highlands. The EIC is looking to support local companies in fulfilling contracts and providing them with skilled staff resources.
The delegation will comprise of approximately 25 people with a wide range of construction sector skills including: General construction, Joinery, Plumbing, Electrical, Bricklaying, Tiling, Roofing, Architecture, Windows/Doors, Restoration Work, Waste Treatment, Interior finishing
A day of "Business to Business" meetings will be held in the Town House in Inverness on Wednesday 21st September and local companies will be able to request individual meetings with relevant members of the delegation. This event is completely free of charge and lunch will be provided.
Should your organisation be interested in meeting the delegation or you would like further information, please contact the Euro Info Centre tel: 01463 715400 or email: eic@euro-info.co.uk) as soon as possible.
Note to Editors:
The Inverness Euro Info Centre (EIC) is part of a network of over 300 Euro Info Centres which have been established by the European Commission throughout Europe.
With the ability to call on the practical assistance of the EIC network, as well as a comprehensive in-house library of European documentation and on-line databases, the EIC is well positioned to inform, advise and assist small and medium-sized enterprises on a wide variety of European matters which include; European legislation, funding sources, the euro, agents and distributors, business co-operation, EU Enlargement and public tenders monitoring.
The EIC is hosted by Highland Opportunity Limited, the enterprise trust for Highland Region, which is funded by the Highland Council, and is a non-profit distributing company limited by guarantee.