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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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20 March 2024

Employer webinar | Getting started with apprenticeships

Would your organisation like to offer apprenticeships?

Join us at our online lunchtime session to discover how apprenticeships can benefit your business and the support that's available to you.

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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...

Foundation Apprenticeships are plain sailing at Port of Aberdeen

Foundation Apprenticeships are plain sailing at Port of Aberdeen

Foundation Apprenticeships are the first step on the apprenticeship ladder for young people, combining learning with hands-on work experience. Amber Inglis from Port of Aberdeen shares her experience of mentoring Blair MacAulay, a senior pupil from Mackie Academy, during his Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills.

Trio of board appointments at Developing the Young Workforce North East

Trio of board appointments at Developing the Young Workforce North East

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) North East has made three new appointments to its board, extending the breadth and depth of its expertise across key sectors and disciplines.

Why we support young people - and why you should too

Why we support young people - and why you should too

Claxton Engineering Services has a history of offering opportunities for young people. Neil McKinnon, Global Resources Manager, explains why supporting the next generation is a priority from both an organisational and personal perspective.

Get in touch with DYW North East

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