Why?

Invest your time in Scotland's young people and they will invest in you.

Take a lead role in inspiring young people and shaping the future workforce

Get earlier access to future talent, easing your skills gaps and recruitment pressures

Make a difference to the lives of young people including those who face the biggest challenges

Connect with a diverse range of young people who can bring wider life experiences, new ideas and skills

Feel connected to your local community, enhancing your profile as an employer of choice

Motivate your team through wider development opportunities, increasing productivity

Meet your corporate and social responsibility​

Understand the value young people bring to the workforce and the pathways they can take to get there

How?

At its heart, DYW is about Education and Employers working in partnership, creating opportunities for young people to develop skills, understand and prepare for the world of work.
Whether you want to diversify your workforce, give something back to your local community or help shape your talent pipeline; have an hour, or more time to invest, DYW work with all sectors and all sizes of businesses to find the right way for you to get involved. 
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​Some examples include: 

Skills Session
Employability Session
Class Talk

Career Event
Work place visit
Mock Interview

​Work Placements   
​Mentoring
Curriculum Development

DYW in Action

Giving you the links  you need to get involved.

Helping to connect employers, educators and young people through online tools and resources.​

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Bring the world of work to life through national DYW programmes and packaged activity.

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Delve into our DYW Case Studies to understand our impact and find inspiration for getting involved.​

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Across Scotland there are 21 employer led Regional DYW Groups 

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​To connect with DYW nationally    get in touch.

Getting involved with DYW helps you deliver your pledge to the Young Person’s Guarantee. Find out more below.

The Young Person's Guarantee 

The Young Person's Guarantee is a commitment to connect every 16 to 24 year old in Scotland to an opportunity.
As employers, you can build a workforce with the right skills and experience and put young people at the heart of what you do.

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​Upload vacancies to the Opportunity Finder

Got a job vacancy suitable for a young person under 25? Would you like thousands of young people to be able to see it?
​Upload it to the Young Person’s Guarantee opportunity finder. Its quick, easy and free 

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