Digital Technologies
Inspire the next generation of Digital Tech professionals.
Inspire the Future Digital Workforce
Do you work in Digital Technologies? If so, you could help shape the nation’s next batch of Digital Tech professionals. As a key sector in Scotland with thousands of estimated job openings over the next 10 years, getting involved in DYW gives you the opportunity to influence how young people are preparing for work in your sector. 
How to Get Involved
Whether you have an hour, a day or longer, there are activities to suit all businesses and organisations. For more general information on class talks, skills sessions, work placements (including Foundation Apprenticeships) and more, check out the 'Get Started' guides available from the DYW Employer Hub. 

These guides from Skills Development Scotland have been created for employers, and contain everything you need to know. They'll tell you about all the ways you can bring the tech industry to Scotland’s young people:​
Additional Resources
Below, you will find some out of the box tech activities and lessons, which Skills Development Scotland built around Cyber Skills Live's popular games. You'll also find a couple of standalone lessons and worksheets that are perfect for using in the classroom. Swipe through the tiles to browse resources.
  • Data Security
  • Keeping the lights on
    Lead school pupils while they act as cyber security analysts and engineers to protect the electricity grid.
  • Software Development
  • Code like a pro
    Support school pupils as they act like software engineers working as part of a team.
  • Software testing
    Help school pupils create a test plan for a cinema chain's new booking system.
  • Digital Forensics
  • How to solve a murder
    There's been a murder in Bishopbriggs! Sift through the evidence and introduce school pupils to digital forensics.
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Threat intelligence
    Supervise school pupils while they work as cyber security professionals aiming to protect a large pharmaceutical company.
  • Ethical Hacking
  • How to rob a bank
    Teach school pupils about ethical hacking and penetration testing as they think like hackers and find security flaws.
  • More
  • Can't see an activity relating to your job?
    Most of our tech activities are centred around Cyber Skills Live’s fun, free games. You can deliver a great session by combining one of those games with a short demo or presentation.
Find out More
Visit the DYW Employer Hub for more information on how to get involved. If you have already organised an activity, or know what you would like to do, why not post on Marketplace to connect with schools and colleges across Scotland? If you're looking for a way to support the future workforce long-term, you may also wish to consider taking on a Foundation Apprentice!
Partner Links
The information provided in this page is based on the 'Tech Industry in Schools' toolkit, which was originally developed by Skills Development Scotland, in collaboration with DYW and the following partner organisations:
More from DYW
Read the latest DYW news and find opportunities to develop through employer events and training sessions. Discover how you can bring a subject to life through DYW's national programmes, or visit the Digital Resource Hub to explore platforms that can support in connecting with young people in education.
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