Argyll and Bute

Our Team

It’s a team effort to support young people to prepare for the world of work.
Our Regional Team and 4 School Coordinators support connections between employers and education, delivering initiatives across our region.

Scott McKinnon
Regional Lead

Pamela McNaughton
Admin and Finance Assistant

Ailsa Cassidy
DYW School Coordinator in Dunoon and Rothesay

Suzanne Thomson
DYW School Coordinator in Tarbert, Campbeltown , Islay

Peta-Jane Miller
DYW School Coordinator in in Oban, Tiree and Tobermory

Beth McLardie
DYW School Coordinator in Lochgilphead and Helensburgh

Board Members

We are employer led and focus on meeting local needs. Our board of local industry and partners help inform our strategy and decision making. Our Board are volunteer representatives from the following organisations:

DYW Argyll and Bute in Action

"When you first start here, you start as a trainee husbandry person so everybody starts from the same point. It doesn't matter your background. It doesn't matter where you come from, your experience. If you're here for the first time, this is where you start from, and you work yourself up over time with experience."

Maja Hanmer is a Senior Net Specialist at Scottish Sea Farms. In this video, Maja explains how she landed her 'dream job.'

Drive2Work: Making Employment Accessible in Rural Communities

The Drive2Work project supports young people (and employers) in Argyll, in the arrangement of driving lessons and driving tests - with the aim of increasing employability. Young people leaving school with either barriers to employment or no positive destination are referred to Mid Argyll Youth Development Services (MAYDS), either by school staff or a DYW School Coordinator, who then supports the young person via the Workingrite programme...

How to Get Involved in Argyll and Bute

We’re always on the lookout for more employers to engage with young people. If you want to influence education and help shape the future workforce, please get in touch .

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We have employer connections spanning all industries. Let us make it easier for you to connect with them and inspire your young people. Reach out to your DYW School Coordinator.

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Attend one of our High Schools? Contact your DYW School Coordinator. Not in school and would like to get in touch? Contact us. Parents can also reach us on this email too.

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We’re all about creating a sustainable pathway to get young people into a positive destination; be that Employment, Further Education, Training or Volunteering. If you can help us with any of these things, please get in touch .

What Next?

LET'S TALK

To find out more about DYW Argyll and Bute and hear about ways to get involved, please don't hesitate to give us a call.

DROP A LINE

Drop us an email if you would like to ask any questions about DYW Argyll and Bute and find out ways to get involved.

LOCATION

You can find us at, Dunoon Grammar School, 61 Ardenslate Rd, Kirn, Dunoon PA23 8LU

Keep in touch locally through our social media channels.

We look forward to working with you.