At DYW Scotland we are always excited to share the interesting practice that takes place between business and education across Scotland. Have a look at the Case Study below for a great example of partnership work from DYW Forth Valley.

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Providing insight into the desirable skills for industry is one way that business can support the development of young people in the local area. Take a look at the Case Study below to find out how DYW West Highland’s partners have been sharing their expertise.

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At DYW Scotland we are keen to support the regional network in sharing the activity that takes place in their regions with our wider audience. We are proud to share this Case Study with you today, from DYW Orkney.

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Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) West Highland, forms part of the Scottish Government youth employment strategy to better prepare young people for the world of work. They are regionally hosted by Lochaber Chamber of Commerce and as part of their promotion have released their final series of inspirational and educational video case studies showcasing apprenticeship programmes in a diverse range of industry sectors across Lochaber, Skye and Wester Ross.  The five short films, easily accessible online through the DYW West Highland YouTube Channel, capture win-win examples of apprenticeship programmes in a mixture of private and public sector organisations from the perspective of both the businesses and their apprentices.
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The informative five minute videos, featuring Avlance Aluminium, Forestry & Land Scotland, CalMac, The Highland Council and West Highland College UHI, provide versatility for a younger audience still in school and further education, inspiring them and encouraging them to consider the ‘earn whilst you learn’ route as a fantastic and meaningful ‘Plan A’ career path.  They also act as an effective promotional tool for the businesses who have taken part and an incentive for other businesses to get involved.

In March (pre-lockdown), 20 partners associated with the construction industry collaborated to produce an event for 70 young women from all Stirling secondary schools, hosted at Bannockburn High School. The event was planned to coincide with International Women’s Day and Scottish Apprenticeship week and raised awareness of the opportunities and career pathways, including apprenticeships, that exist within the industry. This event provided a inspiring female-centric and encouraging environment in which to explore some of the practical skills required by the sector. 

We are delighted to present this short film of the event which succeeds in giving a flavour of the excitement and inspiring activities the pupils of Stirling were involved in. The first of its kind, this event received very positive feedback from all participants and facilitators. An evaluation on the impact of the event produced by DYW Forth Valley is available to view here and Stirling City Heritage Trust's Event report can be found here.
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