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Why?
Invest your time in Scotland's young people and they will invest in you.
Through DYW, you can diversify your organisation's workforce, shape your talent pipeline, give back to the local community, and more. Raise your organisation's profile as an employer of choice by connecting with a diverse range of young people and inspiring the future workforce. This can increase your organisation's perspective, whilst providing development opportunities for existing employees and helping your organisation to meet corporate and social responsibilities. |
How?
DYW connects all sectors and sizes of business with education, to create opportunities that enable young people to develop skills and prepare for the world of work. You can positively impact Scotland's youth in as little as one hour! To learn more about an activity, see examples below. If highlighted, you can download a 'Get Started' guide to help you or contact your local DYW Regional Group to find out more.
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Who & What?
We have created guidance, based on evidence, to help you consider the type of activity and stage of education you get involved in. Move between tabs to see a breakdown of suitable activities for each stage in school, from early years to the senior phase in secondary school.
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Considering the focus of your activity
This table gives you ideas on the focus of the activities at different stages in education (the what) and what the pupil will be experiencing through their career education at each stage (the why). If the image is too small for your device, use the arrows to see the detailed breakdown on slides 3-5 or download your copy below. -
Considering the type of your activity
You have decided on a focus, this table gives you some ideas on the type of activity to help deliver impact (the how) and offers suggestions based on the time you have available. If the image is too small for your device, use the arrows to see the detailed breakdown on slides 3-5 or download your copy below. -
Working with Early Years - S1
Through DYW, you can help young people in primary school and S1 to investigate and learn about a range of sectors, roles and careers.
Considering the focus of your activity:
Profile sectors & jobs, skills in demand and learning routes & pathways · Link school subjects to jobs and careers · Share how personal strengths & experiences help career planning · Promote diversity and challenge gender stereotypes · Influence the influencer
Considering the type of your activity: (1Hour, 1 Day, Longer)
Skills sessions · Industry workshops, competitions, talks & insights · Enterprise challenges & programmes · Career events · Parents events · Educator insight & placements · Support school improvement planning · Curriculum development & co-delivery -
Working with young people in S2 - S3
Through DYW, you can help young people in S2-S3 to make informed subject choices that relate to careers they are interested in.
Considering the focus of your activity:
Profile sectors & jobs, skills in demand and learning routes & pathways · Link school subjects to jobs and careers · Share how personal strengths & experiences help career planning · Promote diversity and challenge gender stereotypes · Influence the influencer · What employers look for in an employee · Work preparation & employability skills.
Considering the type of your activity: (1Hour, 1 Day, Longer)
Skills sessions · Industry workshops, competitions, talks & insights · Enterprise challenges & programmes · Career events · Parents events · Educator insight & placements · Workplace visits · Employability skills sessions · Industry programmes · Subject specific programmes · Mentoring pupils Support school improvement planning · Curriculum development & co-delivery -
Working with young people in S4 - S6
Through DYW, you can help young people in S4 to experience and understand the options available to them, whilst assisting S4-S6s who are leaving school to choose and focus on their next steps.
Considering the focus of your activity:
Profile sectors & jobs, skills in demand and learning routes & pathways · Link school subjects to jobs and careers · Share how personal strengths & experiences help career planning · Promote diversity and challenge gender stereotypes · Influence the influencer · What employers look for in an employee · Work preparation & employability skills · Recruitment processes and application advice · Workplace culture · Importance of networking · Using social media · Fair work
Considering the type of your activity: (1Hour, 1 Day, Longer)
Skills sessions · Industry workshops, competitions, talks & insights · Enterprise challenges & programmes · Career events · Parents events · Educator insight & placements · Workplace visits · Employability skills sessions · Industry programmes · Subject specific programmes · Mentoring pupils Support school improvement planning · Curriculum development & co-delivery · Work placements
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Get Started
With 20 DYW Regional Groups, it has never been easier to get involved in Developing the Young Workforce.
Contact your local DYW Regional Group to explore options and find methods to best suit you and your organisation. Or, why not attend one of our webinars to learn more?
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Young Person's Guarantee
Has your organisation pledged to support the Young Person's Guarantee?
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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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