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A four-week placement at DYW North East tasked MSc Business Analytics student Izabela (Iza) Jarzab with helping the team translate the data we gather into real-time, meaningful reports that can be used to analyse and improve performance. Iza shares how she rose to the challenge.

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.

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.

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.

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) North East will reinforce its support for employers and young people in 2024 after strengthening its team with the creation of a new key role and several appointments.

Sughan Bhandari, an S6 pupil at Cults Academy, chose to pursue a Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills during his final year at school. Currently on placement with DYW North East, Sughan reveals his expectations about his placement and Foundation Apprenticeship experience.

Joana Valcheva, a Creative & Digital Media Foundation Apprentice, shares her expectations about the work placement element of her apprenticeship, which she's completing with DYW North East.

Work placements involve a short-term commitment but can result in long-term benefits for both employers and young people. This was very much the case for CAN Group, a global asset integrity services provider headquartered in Aberdeen.

Business Development Manager Jana Vidis talks about her passion for technology and explodes some of the myths surrounding careers in cyber security.

Dr Whitney Bevan, Lecturer in Construction Management and Course Leader for the Construction Project Management MSc at the Robert Gordon University, explains why the construction sector is a great place to work.

DYW North East has announced three key appointments to support its goal of encouraging as many employers in the region to connect with and recruit young people.

Maya Vertigans, the 24-year-old entrepreneur behind Virtual Assistant business, Planner Bee VA Services, shares her advice for budding young business founders.