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Celebrating Resilience and Inspiring Inclusive Recruitment - A Message from Sandy Begbie

6/6/2023

Today we celebrate the achievements and resilience of young people in Scotland through the #YPAG23 campaign. This campaign, created by the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) network across Scotland, gives us all the opportunity to share and be inspired by stories that showcase why Young People Are Great!

An essential part of Scotland’s Young Persons Guarantee, DYW are dedicated to bridging the gap between education and employment. As a network of employer-led boards across Scotland, we experience first-hand and understand the tremendous potential of young people.

Sandy Begbie: CBE, FRSE, Chair of DYW Employers Forum and the Young Person’s Guarantee, Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise

Drive2Work: Making Employment Accessible in Rural Communities

24/5/2023

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.

Volunteering for Forth Valley Sensory Centre

17/5/2023

Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) is a charity that supports deaf, hard of hearing, blind and partially sighted people of all ages across Forth Valley. They deliver over 30 groups, classes and activities and have a Sensory Garden, Kitchen Garden, Sensory Room and public Café. Amna, Max and Chrislyn are 3 pupils who volunteer at the centre to gain work experience in their local community and develop skills for life after school. FVSC wish to continue to highlight the work of the centre to young people and their families in the area.

#YPAG23 - Are you Ready?

9/5/2023

Now in its second year running, the Young People Are Great campaign seeks to challenge negative stereotypes and misconceptions about young people, and to celebrate their achievements, resilience and contribution to Scottish society. DYW would like to encourage employers, educators and partners to get involved by sharing positive stories of young people within their organisation(s) on 6th June 2023.

Circular Economy Challenge

17/4/2023

The Circular Economy Challenge is designed to introduce pupils to the benefits and principles of the Circular Economy through case studies and interaction with business ambassadors. Pupils work in groups to design a 'circular' product or service where everything has value, and nothing is wasted. Young Enterprise Scotland and Developing the Young Workforce Edinburgh, Midlothian & East Lothian are working in partnership to deliver this programme for P5-P7 pupils.

DYW Evaluation: Educator Engagement

15/3/2023

On Monday 13th March, Scottish Government published two reports. This article covers a summary of the published document: The Impact of Scotland's Developing Young Workforce Strategy on Education. To read our article about the published report relating to employers, click here. Scottish Government commissioned The Lines Between - an Edinburgh-based research agency - to carry out research throughout 2022.

DYW Evaluation: Employer Engagement

15/3/2023

On Monday 13th March, Scottish Government published a report which evaluates DYW's effectiveness in working with employers: The Impact of Scotland's Developing Young Workforce Strategy on Employer Engagement. Rocket Science - an Edinburgh-based business management consultancy firm - were commissioned to carry out research between March and September 2022.

Young Person's Guarantee - Update Report

10/3/2023

On Monday 6th March, Scottish Government published the Young Person's Guarantee Update Report - a document which outlines the Guarantee's progress, future developments and case studies, alongside reflections from Sandy Begbie.

Supporting Anderson Anderson & Brown’s (AAB’s) Apprenticeship Programme

28/2/2023

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) North East’s core team and employer school coordinators worked with two HR managers from Anderson Anderson & Brown to support their recruitment programme. Through DYW North East, careers advisers from Skills Development Scotland and school staff also formed part of the effort of raising awareness about the opportunities among young people.

My World of Work Week Bucksburn Academy ASN Wing

8/2/2023

The ASN Wing at Bucksburn undertook a whole weeks’ worth of activities designed to give their pupils an insight into the world of work. This was focused on providing pupils with an awareness of different sectors and boosting the pupil’s confidence around employability. Former pupils provided talks on the routes they took into employment and parents also supported by chatting to classes

DYW Scotland National update

30/1/2023

At DYW we make it easier for employers to connect with young people in schools and colleges across Scotland. We know it’s a team effort to support young people to prepare for the world of work and we support employers to be involved in activity where it will have the greatest impact for both young people and the employer.

Building a diverse talent pipeline for Investment Management in Scotland

26/1/2023

Investment20/20 deliver a comprehensive talent outreach programme to schools, colleges, and universities in Scotland. Working with key partners, including Developing Young Workforce, Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Financial Enterprise and Future Asset, Investment20/20 promotes investment management as a great place for new talent to build a career.

Get Hired Event

18/1/2023

As part of our ongoing collaboration with local partners, the DYW Glasgow regional group along with stakeholders at GCC, SDS and the Princes Trust designed a job market specifically aimed at those young people who were leaving school in summer 2022 and were currently still sitting in a ‘negative destination’.

DYW Roadshow November 2022

17/1/2023

On Tuesday 8th November 2022, DYW Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian ran DYW Roadshow. This was our second event of its kind this year, and our first ever for Winter Leavers. The event brought together employers, further education, higher education, and training providers with the young people in our region to help them find their next step.

Macdonald Inchyra Hotel: Young people crucial to hotel success

4/1/2023

The Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa signed up to the Young Person’s Guarantee in July 2021. Engaging with young people is a key priority for the General Manager, Brett Ingle, and his team. Brett wanted to engage more with local schools and colleges, to raise awareness of the many careers in hospitality, and find a wider talent pool.

Barnardo's - Luna's story: From care to customer service

20/12/2022

Luna is a young care experienced person who was first referred to Barnardo’s Works during the COVID-19 pandemic. Luna has had a tough start in life, and she has suffered from mental health issues. Before coming to Barnardo’s Works, Luna was studying in Aberdeen. However, she had to leave due to medical reasons and moved to Inverness. Luna speaks highly of the support she received during this difficult time, and in her personal and professional life ever since.

Social Good Connect: Playing an important role in helping young people achieve their ambitions

13/12/2022

Social Good Connect is a purpose-led organisation, driven by doing good for others. They work with employers to help their employees find volunteering opportunities. By matching their skills and interests to volunteering, both the community and the employees find it rewarding.

Highland Coast Hotels: Young people get a taste of careers in hospitality

6/12/2022

Highland Coast Hotels have four unique hotels on the North Coast 500 in Scotland. Their Kylesku Hotel has recently signed up to the Young Person’s Guarantee. The hotel team are passionate about the hospitality industry, and its exciting careers. They are encouraging local young people to try a range of training and work placements at the hotel. These experiences are very useful as a basis for further or higher education, or for job applications.

No Wrong Path Campaign 2022

5/12/2022

No Wrong Path is a social media campaign aiming to show young people receiving their exam results that there is #NoWrongPath to success.

Each year, on exam results day, employers across Scotland take to social media to share their career path from school to now using the hashtag #NoWrongPath.

What is DYW; a young persons perspective

5/12/2022

Jayden Anderson, a 5th year student at North Berwick High School was on a work placement with DYW Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian as part of his Foundation Apprenticeship. Jayden wanted to show young people who DYW are and how they are here to help young people achieve your goals in life and set them up for the careers they want to pursue.

Viridor; Employer Engagement and Curriculum Design

5/12/2022

Viridor in collaboration with DYW, East Lothian Council, has produced a number of educational video resources to be used to bring to life the maths and science curriculum areas.

Looking at the Young Persons Guarantee

5/12/2022

Emma Duncan is aiming to double the number of Young Person’s Guarantee sign ups and is doing so by including Young Person’s Guarantee in all conversations with employers. When canvassing new employers, Emma is discussing how employers can engage with DYW by sending them the Young Person’s Guarantee proforma and explaining that by completing any of the 5 Asks of the Young Person’s Guarantee, they will be successfully supporting young people to reach positive destinations.

Young People Are Great Campaign 2022

5/12/2022

Developing the Young Workforce celebrated the achievements and resilience of young people across Scotland through the new Young People Are Great campaign, which ran from 6th-10th June 2022.

Creative Careers Week Scotland 2022

2/12/2022

Following 2021’s successful pilot programme, Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), Creative & Cultural Skills (CCSkills), and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) shined a spotlight on careers in the creative and cultural industries in Creative Careers Week 2022.

Museums Galleries Scotland: Diversifying the workforce

1/12/2022

Museum Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the national development body for all museums and galleries in Scotland. They support museums and galleries with grant funding, skills development, advice and advocacy.  With a focus on inclusion and diversity, MGS is supporting the Young Person's Guarantee with Fair Work for all employees. MGS believes that this focus creates new thinking, challenges outdated practices and helps the business function at its best.

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Celebrating Resilience and Inspiring Inclusive Recruitment - A Message from Sandy Begbie

Drive2Work: Making Employment Accessible in Rural Communities

Volunteering for Forth Valley Sensory Centre

#YPAG23 - Are you Ready?

Circular Economy Challenge

DYW Evaluation: Educator Engagement

DYW Evaluation: Employer Engagement

Young Person's Guarantee - Update Report

Supporting Anderson Anderson & Brown’s (AAB’s) Apprenticeship Programme

My World of Work Week Bucksburn Academy ASN Wing

DYW Scotland National update

Building a diverse talent pipeline for Investment Management in Scotland

Get Hired Event

DYW Roadshow November 2022

Macdonald Inchyra Hotel: Young people crucial to hotel success

Barnardo's - Luna's story: From care to customer service

Social Good Connect: Playing an important role in helping young people achieve their ambitions

Highland Coast Hotels: Young people get a taste of careers in hospitality

No Wrong Path Campaign 2022

What is DYW; a young persons perspective

Viridor; Employer Engagement and Curriculum Design

Looking at the Young Persons Guarantee

Young People Are Great Campaign 2022

Creative Careers Week Scotland 2022

Museums Galleries Scotland: Diversifying the workforce

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