Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is the Scottish Government’s national strategy for strengthening links between businesses and education with the headline aim of reducing youth unemployment by 40% by 2021.

At DYW North East our team's mission is to be the vital link for businesses and schools to engage, inspire and develop the young workforce of our region.

We want to achieve this by:

• Facilitating meaningful engagement relationships between employers and school
• Helping businesses to generate a sustainable pipeline of talent and skills
• Developing support for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged
• Engaging with relevant stakeholders and partners
• Supporting employers to recruit apprentices