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

Connecting employers with young people and education.

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Helping young people develop skills for work

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.

There are lots of different ways to get involved with DYW activities; we'll help you find what works best for you.

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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Discover the DYW Pledge

The DYW Pledge 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 DYW Pledge 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 DYW Pledge across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Latest DYW North East news and insights...

Employer survey launched to shape future support

Employer survey launched to shape future support

DYW North East is asking employers to share their views about the support they need to connect with, and recruit, young people.

DYW Connect: A celebration of business and education collaboration to support the future workforce

DYW Connect: A celebration of business and education collaboration to support the future workforce

DYW North East has launched DYW Connect – a new event celebrating the collective effort to prepare the region’s future workforce.

Keeping it in the (apprenticeship) family

Keeping it in the (apprenticeship) family

For Kai Henderson, apprenticeships have allowed him to explore, develop and fine‑tune his career pathway.

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