Plockton pupils will be given an opportunity to see all phases of salmon production during the week-long course © Mowi Scotland
Called Sea2Me, the programme will involve around 45 students from Plockton High School who will learn about the salmon lifecycle and the freshwater phase of farming, as well as visit Mowi’s seawater farms on Loch Duich and at Ardintoul.
They will be given a behind-the-scenes look at the full supply chain, from egg to plate, while being exposed to the wide range of roles in the sector, including farm technicians, fish health experts and environmental managers.
The week will culminate in a ‘Masterchef’ meets ‘Dragons Den’-style challenge, where pupils will create their own salmon-based dish with a marketing plan led by Mowi Consumer Products New Product Development team.
Taking place at the end of April, Sea2Me was devised by Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) West Highland, in collaboration with Salmon Scotland and Mowi.
Jennifer Grant, programme manager at DYW West Highland, said: “The Sea2Me programme aims to showcase diverse career opportunities within the West Highlands' environment to students. Ultimately, working with our partners and businesses locally, we seek to inspire young people about the wide range of opportunities within our coastal communities, encouraging them to pursue future careers locally, in Scotland, or beyond.”
Sarah Ralston, HR manager at Mowi Scotland, added: “Mowi have a large presence on Skye and the surrounding areas and we are delighted to be asked to be part of this exciting new project. Sea2Me not only gives the students a better understanding of what career opportunities there are locally. In addition, as the title suggests, it also gives them the chance to see first-hand where their food comes from and the opportunity to create a salmon recipe, create a logo or brand, cook, taste and present to the judging panel. We are excited to see the creativity of the students not to mention sampling their recipes.”
