Employers
Making it easy for you to connect with education so young people develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the world of work.
Making it easy for you to connect with education so young people develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the world of work.
There are lots of different ways to support young people - and lots of great reasons for doing so.
Every employer is encouraged to get involved, whether you’re a sole trader with only an hour to spare, or a large corporation with a team of volunteers who wish to provide regular, structured support.
Our role? To make it easier for you to connect with your future workforce.
31 January
Would you like to recruit young people but don't know where to start? Perhaps you're already trying but not attracting applications?
Our free business breakfast includes practical advice and guidance to help you provide a positive recruitment experience for young people - and better results for you as an employer.
30 January
#PowerOfAnHour is DYW's latest national campaign, taking place on 30th January 2024.
It aims to celebrate the positive impact that mentoring has on young people and their mentors.
Find out more here.
One of the easiest ways to give young people insights into your sector and business is to participate in your local school's careers fair.
Attending school careers fairs helps 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.
"This was the first careers fair that we have attended; Kevin made the whole process very straightforward and enjoyable. We will definitely be back!"
Below are just some of the ways you can support young people. DYW North East will work with you to find the activities that best suit your schedule, your team and your organisational goals. Get in touch with our team to find out more.
Do you have a job opportunity for a school leaver? Drop us a note with the details for our jobs portal. You can also list it for free on the new sites below.
Finance can act as a barrier to employment for young people, especially with the current cost of living crisis. Download our Financial Wellbeing Toolkit for guidance on how to support the recruitment and retention of young people within your business.
In this video, Nicola Fraser, director at KR Group, talks about her organisation's experience of working with DYW North East.
The Young Person’s Guarantee aims to commit every 16-24 year old in Scotland to an opportunity - from a job or apprenticeship, to further or higher education, training or volunteering.
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