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Would you like to help shape our region’s future workforce?

Connecting employers with young people and education.

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Get involved to influence education and help shape the future workforce

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) North East makes it easier for employers to connect with young people in schools and colleges across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

It’s a team effort to support young people to prepare for the world of work. Through DYW, employers can provide inspirational opportunities for young people to help them understand and develop the skills they need.

How we can help...

Employers

Employers

We make it easy for you to connect with - and recruit - young people and build a pipeline of future talent
Educators

Educators

We connect schools with employers so young people can develop their skills and awareness before moving into the world of work
Young people & parents

Young people & parents

We help you meet employers and experience the real world of work both in the classroom and outside it
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Support for schools

Two of the most popular requests from schools are for support with careers fairs and mock interviews.

Both of these activities can help to raise awareness of your organisation and any entry-level positions, such as apprenticeships, that you can offer young people.

Our coordinators help with all the arrangements. This means that the process is as smooth and enjoyable for you as possible.

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Discover the Young Person’s Guarantee

The Young Person’s Guarantee aims to connect every 16-24 year old in Scotland to an opportunity - from a job or apprenticeship, to further or higher education, training or volunteering.

For employers, the Young Person's Guarantee is a great tool for planning and structuring their activities with young people.

DYW North East plays a key part in the delivery of the Young Person’s Guarantee.

Latest DYW North East news and insights...

Annual report demonstrates increased support for the region’s next generation of workers

Annual report demonstrates increased support for the region’s next generation of workers

DYW North East has published its 2023/24 annual report, highlighting the growing amount of employer-led activity that is taking place in the region to inform and inspire young people.

Every day’s a school day at Motive Offshore Group

Every day’s a school day at Motive Offshore Group

As pupils across the North-east settle back into school this August, one Aberdeenshire-based organisation is doing much the same. Motive Offshore Group (Motive), a specialist in the manufacture, rental and servicing of marine equipment, sees its activity with the next generation as key to the organisation’s future growth and success.

#NoWrongPath to senior management for sporty siblings

#NoWrongPath to senior management for sporty siblings

As pupils across the country await their results on 6 August, DYW North East spoke to siblings Darren and Stuart Sutherland. Both now work in similar senior positions in the energy industry: Darren as Vice President for Europe & Africa with Borr Drilling and Stuart as Vice President, Well Services UK with Odfjell Technology. While a common love of – and flair for – athletics dominated their school experiences, their academic results and progression routes varied dramatically. Read on to find out more…

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