About Young People are Great  

​Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) are celebrating the achievements and resilience of young people across Scotland through the Young People Are Great campaign. 

The social media campaign aims to:
-  Highlight the key achievements and resilience of young people across Scotland
- Raise awareness of the greatness young people bring to any workforce
- Spread good news, success and motivation

Get Involved

Step 1
Download the Campaign Pack (see Resources below) and save the date! This one-day-only campaign will run on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Make sure to put the date in your diary.

Step 2
Build momentum. Tell your social media followers  that you are getting involved  in #YPAG23. We advise doing this during the lead up to the campaign.

Step 3
Share your stories about the achievements and resilience of young people within your organisation on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Ensure you use the hashtag #YPAG23 and tag @DYWScot (Twitter), @dyw_scot (Instagram), or your local DYW Regional Group.

Resources

Download the Campaign Pack

The campaign pack provides campaign info and suggested social media content for partners, employers, educators and young people.

Download Social Media Graphics

Feel free to use these social media graphics and let your followers know that you're taking part in #YPAG23.

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#YPAG23 - Are you Ready?

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...

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2022 Campaign Highlights

We hope these posts from last year will provide inspiration for your involvement in the upcoming #YPAG23 campaign.

This week we've been celebrating #YPAG22, this national campaign celebrates the achievements and resilience of young people across Scotland.

We're proud to raise awareness of the greatness our young people bring to our workforce □□

@DYW_DA pic.twitter.com/iSKm6MKVuc

— Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce (@DundeeAndAngus) June 10, 2022

Bright Green Business & DYW are celebrating the achievements and resilience of young people across Scotland through the Young People are Great campaign. #YPAG22

Here are some of the businesses we have worked with over the years and some of our achievements! pic.twitter.com/v5ENbe416v

— BrightGreenBusiness (@ShadeGreener) June 9, 2022

#YPAG23 - Get Involved!

Well done to Corey, Connor, Mitchell, Brodie and Shaun (below) our year 1 trade apprentices who have now completed their 1st year on the tools □□□□□ #apprenticeships #firstyeardone #constructionworker #skillsdevelopment #YPAG22 pic.twitter.com/X6aLjEIcPs

— Ashleigh Building (@ashleighscot) June 30, 2022

Day 4 of showcasing local businesses who tell us their young people are great. Meet Jack Marsters: read about his career path from school leaver to Conference, Banqueting & Bar Manager @MacdonaldHotels ➡️ https://t.co/fGxIJu78gI Your future is bright Jack @DYWScot #YPAG22 pic.twitter.com/lcRIlN3ohR

— DYW Forth Valley (@DYW_ForthValley) June 9, 2022

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