Pathways to Start: Skills & Mentoring Information Sessions

If you have a business idea which you want to explore, we’ll help you build the confidence, connections, and skills to make it happen.

This 6-week fully funded programme runs one day a week and includes weekly mentoring sessions, giving you practical support and guidance to make those first steps in turning your ideas into a business.

• Learn from experienced mentors who’ve been where you are.
• Develop practical skills to plan, build, and manage your business.
• Join a supportive community of like-minded people.
• Get ongoing mentoring to guide your progress every week.
• Access a business support grant to help bring your dreams to life.

• Wednesday 12 November, 4pm-6pm, Elgin, UHI Moray
• Tuesday 18 November, 11.30am-12.30pm, Aberlour, Fleming Hall
• Tuesday 18 November, 7pm-8pm, Buckie, Fishermen’s Hall
• Wednesday 19 November, 12pm-1pm, Keith, Longmorn Community Hall
• Wednesday 26 November, 10am-11am, Elgin, Inkwell
• Tuesday 2 December, 8pm-9pm, Online (link to follow)
• Date TBC, 2pm-4pm, Forres, Town Hall

If you cannot make one of our information sessions, but would like to find out more please email TGVpZ2ggISBtaWVsZSAhIG1vcmF5IHwgdWhpICEgYWMgISB1aw== or visit www.hie.co.uk/pathways

Pathways to Start is funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and delivered by UHI Moray Employability Team in partnership with CJM Lumina.

Pathways to Start will start January 2026, with a deadline of 5th December to register your interest.

Please read our policy on how we treat any personal information collected in relation to our events: Data Protection Statement for Events