Invest In Me
Invest in Me is a project run by DYW in conjunction with the Bank of Scotland. It is a two day programme whereby pupils are given skills, techniques and life like experiences to enable them to feel more confident when applying for jobs.Read more
Craigie High School and Morgan Academy Business Breakfast
Over 200 educators and employers took part in a business breakfast, aimed at looking at how schools and employers could work together to help develop young people and close the skills gap. The event was a collaboration between Craigie High and Morgan Academy, in partnership with Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce and DYW Dundee and Angus.Read more
Apprentice Ambassador Programme gets off to a flyer!
The Apprentice Ambassador Programme is now well under way after a successful first visit to Webster’s High School in Kirriemuir last week.
Apprentices representing various organisations including; D&A College, Michelin, Interplex, Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Robertson Construction visited Webster’s High School over two days and spoke to 7 classes of 3rd year pupils.Read more
International Men's Day
As part of International Men’s Day on 19 November we are highlighting the work we are doing to encourage more men in to the health and social care industries. The diversity that men can give to this growing industry is an untapped resource and we are working with the University of Dundee, NHS and private care providers to help address the gender imbalance. Read more
Founders4Schools and Marketplace
The Developing the Young Workforce team in Dundee and Angus are encouraging local employers to sign up to a new, on-line platform to connect them with education.
Marketplace with Founders4Schools will help you easily connect with education to boost youth employability and close the skills gap. Research proves that pupils with four encounters with employers are 86% less likely to end up not in employment, education or training, and will earn 18% more, so your input makes a big difference.
There are two simple ways to sign up to Marketplace:Read more
Apprentice Ambassador Training kicks off!
On Friday morning last week, we saw the first round of DYW Apprentice Ambassador Training get underway at Michelin Training School in Dundee. Read more
Angus Careers Fair
Get Involved!
Angus is hosting 2 Careers Fairs this year.
Wednesday 15th November 10am-6pm, Reid Hall, Forfar.
Thursday 7th December 10am-6pm, Carnoustie Golf Hotel, Carnoustie.Read more