Case Studies

An amazing thank you to our fabulous participants for Monifieth High School’s Language Carousel for S1/S2’s to help inspire a love of languages throughout their School Years!

A massive thank you to Fiona Walsh, Alison Smith, Samantha Riddell, Sandra Crowther, Christine & James!

Discovery Languages Ltd, Angus Council, University of Dundee, Redcastle, Appetite for Angus, Heriot-Watt University

There was a fantastic Growth Mindset session at Brechin High School on the 20th of March for their S5 & S6s.

This session was set to help inspire positive outlooks and provide a positive perspective for their upcoming exams and life after School to enable the very best versions of themselves.

A truly inspiring session which saw the whole audience light up and engage with Jamie throughout

DYW Tay Cities, Angus Council & Skills Development Scotland joined forces on the 7th of March to present the Angus Apprenticeship Job Fair at the Old & East Abbey Church, Arbroath to promote Scottish Apprenticeship Week.

The sold-out event was attended by seven Angus Secondary Schools & hundreds of young people under 24 from across Angus.

This event aimed to help raise awareness of the organisations and types of work & different pathways that are available to young people. This also allowed them to engage first-hand with potential employers who have current vacancies, or opportunities that may become LIVE during 2024.

This will support the ambition of each young person in Angus to achieve a positive destination post-secondary school and support the DYW Young Person Guarantee.

Employers/Apprentices involved: Angus Soft Fruits, Journey Call, Angus Health & Social Care partnership, Angus Council, Angus Early Years & Child Care, Angus Skills & Employability Team, SDS, Remploy , D&A College, Angus Training Group, SnipeF, MVV, Baker Hughes, Morrisons (supermarket), AME INTERNATIONAL, OPITO, Ross Agri, Ringlink, NOV, Balfour Betty, VAA, Bell group, RAF , ALTAR Group, Apprentice Ambassadors Lucy Jobson and Natalia Greszta.

We welcomed over 130 employers, educators, and professionals alike on the 21^st February at The Apex Hotels, City Quay, to our partnership event “Bridging the Gap” to unveil new innovative Edtech that will increase social mobility and enhance positive destinations for our young people right here in Dundee!

Joining forces; Dundee City Council, DYW Tay Cities, and globalbridge announced the launch of the globalbridge App which encourages young people to detail their experiences and understand their skills via a new innovative digital learner profile, bridging the gap between the classroom and the boardrooms thus allowing employers to provide opportunities which will be matched with a young person learner profile via a buzzing digital ecosystem. Helping to navigate and nurture the future talent of Dundee.

A massive thanks to our partners globalbridge and Dundee City Council for working together to create an incredible opportunity that will benefit every young person in Dundee and enable the next generation of future talent to emerge successfully. Another thank you to Apex Hotels, Paul Mooney, and his team for hosting this event on the evening and helping to ensure a smooth and seamless event with fantastic catering.

On the 17^th of January Mr Dey, Minister of Higher and Further Education, visited DYW Tay Cities to learn about all our exciting work. Lucy Jobson our Graduate Apprentice delivered an informative presentation on the Apprentice Ambassador Project that she manages in Tay Cities, she was also joined by Apprentice Ambassadors Natalia (previous Modern Apprentice), Josh and Millie (apprentices from GSK) who shared their apprenticeship journey. Morgan McLeod, one of our Employer Liaison Officers, then gave an insight into some of our DYW Tay Cities events that have taken place throughout 2023 and provided a glance into the calendar of 2024 events. John Robertson finished the presentation with an overview of the team’s delivery statistics.

Finally, the morning couldn’t end without a visit to one of our local employers, Dundee FC Community Trust.

Thank you Mr Dey for taking the time to visit us!

On the 15^th of February, the High School Of Dundee hosted its Senior Careers Fair and we, DYW Tay Cities, collaborated with the school to encourage our local employer contacts to come along and have a stall. The fair proved highly successful, with over 200 students attending throughout the morning/afternoon sessions.

Students had the opportunity to network with diverse employers, inquire about job openings, explore apprenticeship options and meet the DYW Apprentice Ambassadors: Lucy Jobson and Natalia Greszta. They also engaged in hands-on experiences and activities offered by different stalls and businesses present.

Credit to the High School of Dundee for organising this impactful event and thank you to all the organisations that attended.

In December 2023, over 70 young people attended our Journey to Work partnership event hosted at YMCA Tayside.

This event was aimed at young people 16 plus or for those wanting to leave high school soon, to help them prepare for the world of work. They discovered the art of dressing to impress for interviews, sharpened interview skills with mock interviews, found out about the apprenticeship route, took part in employer-led presentations & workshops that will enhance their work-ready skills, and connected with local employers at the career’s carousel/mini jobs fair, who can kick start their future careers.

The impactful workshops and presentations played a significant role in making this event so beneficial for young people. Sessions such as “Motivational Speaking with Euan Dear,” “Volunteering Presentation by PKAVS Carers Hub,” “Communication Skills Mastery with Steven Stewart,” and “Understanding Employer Expectations with Hillcrest” added inspirational, educational, and practical dimensions. They empowered young people to think about diverse career paths, refine communication skills, understand employer expectations, and explore volunteering opportunities. This will help them be well-equipped for applying for jobs and entering the workforce

Yesterday, 60 enthusiastic P6 pupils welcomed Innes and the Bam Nuttall team for a thrilling challenge. The focus? Building a bridge structure!

Innes kicked off the day with insights into the Cross Tay Link Project, connecting the students to the construction project in their area. Then, the race was on! Two teams competed to complete their halves of the bridge in record time.

A hands-on experience that not only sparked creativity but also gave these young minds an insight into real-world engineering

There was a fantastic Growth Mindset session held for 84 S4 students at Montrose Academy on the 30^th of November. This was a crucial event for pupils gearing up for the upcoming December prelims. This session aimed to foster a positive mindset during what can be a stressful period for young people.

Jamie McBrearty Coaching conducted an inspiring session that engaged both girls and boys, with everyone hanging on to his every word.

Thank you, Jamie, for dedicating your time to visit Montrose Academy and for sharing your wisdom, contributing to the development of a growth mindset within the school community.

Over 900 pupils from 30 secondary schools across the Tay Cities area attended the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc STEM Expo event, supported by the DYW Tay Cities team, on the 28th and 29th of November.

More than a dozen exhibitors provided engaging activities and stalls to foster great participation from the pupils to promote the breadth and depth of STEM opportunities across the Tay Cities landscape.

A huge thank you to those exhibitors who took part and made sure that the event was a huge success.