Taking place at Ardoe House Hotel on Thursday 18 June, the event will bring together employers, educators, young people and partners from across the region. Centred around the theme Learn, Collaborate, Celebrate, the programme will feature a series of short, thought-provoking speaker sessions offering fresh insights into what’s working – and what’s changing – for young people entering the workforce. It will also include a networking lunch and a celebratory awards ceremony recognising the outstanding contributions of young people, employers and education partners.
Jamie Hutcheon, Director of DYW North East, said: “The work that goes into preparing our young people for their future careers is essential to building a region with a resilient skills base and a strong economy — and working with businesses and organisations to achieve that is critical.
“As the academic year draws to a close, this is the perfect time to highlight the commendable activity already taking place. DYW Connect provides a platform to bring people together, celebrate their impact, and look ahead to how we can strengthen our collective efforts.”
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organisations that wish to support or participate. For more information, email events@dyw.org.uk.
Award nominations are open until Wednesday 29 April. Further information and nomination criteria are available here.
