Orkney Shellfish Hatchery has secured funding for a number of new aquaculture graduate positions, after winning a Scottish educational grant courtesy of the Highlands and Islands Enterprises’ Graduate Support Programme.
The programme provides graduates across Scotland with work experience placements in a wide variety of industries. Positions under the scheme are available to all graduates who have finished their studies in the last four years and there is no age restriction.
Orkney Shellfish Hatchery, located on the pristine waters of Orkney, Scotland, will use the funding to employ four new aquaculture graduates to continue its research into the onland culture of Native Flat Oyster spat and European clawed lobster.
Dr Nik Sachlikidis, managing director of aquaculture for Orkney Shellfish Hatchery said the company as thrilled to have been chosen as one of the winners of the grant.
“This funding will allow us to bring new, eager graduates into the team, providing them with the opportunity to take their first steps into the hatchery world, alongside our team of experienced and highly knowledgeable aquaculture professionals,” he said.
“Most importantly, we are excited to bring more skilled, local employment to Orkney. We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Highlands and Islands Enterprise for their ongoing support and we are excited to fill the positions quickly with graduates that are keen to be a part of our exciting Native Oyster and Clawed Lobster projects,” he added.
