Build a House for a Superhero Competition

Voigt Architechts Build a House for a Superhero is a great example of how effective virtual engagement can be! With over 150 entries across Dundee and Angus this design competition sparked imagination, encouraged creativity and related it to a potential career path – Architecture!

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DYW Key Workers - Donna Howie

Inspired by her grandparents Donna Howie pursued a career in nursing and has been with the NHS for 36 years. Being on the frontline during a global pandemic isn't easy but for Donna she is just doing her job!

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DYW Key Workers - Stevie Forrester

Stevie Forrester has had an interest in anything to do with engines and cars from a young age. He completed a 4 year Modern Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Diagnosis, Maintenance and Repairs and now works as part of the RAC Patrol covering a large area in Scotland including Dundee and Angus.

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DYW Key Workers - Richard Laird

With over 40 years of service Richard Laird has wore many hats whilst working for the Scottish Ambulance Service. Now in his role as Community Resilience Team Leader he travels across the North of Scotland (a vast area approximately the size of Belgium!) to support volunteers!

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DYW Key Workers - Jacqui Semple

Jacqui Semple has worked at Angus Council for 21 years! Working in a variety of different posts before being promoted to Manager, Risk, Resilience & Safety. She also has a national role as Chair of the Emergency Planning Society and has been key in organising the councils response to Covid-19.

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DYW Key Workers - Louis Ford

Louis started off as a student Ambulance Technician and is currently a student at the Scottish Ambulance Service Academy within Glasgow Caledonian University completing a course to become a Paramedic. He has returned to front line duties recently to support efforts to tackle the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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DYW Key Workers - Bruce Farquharson

Thank you to Bruce Farquharson, Area Commander, Local Senior Officer for Aberdeen City for sharing his career journey from Firefighter to Area Commander!

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DYW Key Workers - Lee Hastie

Next up we have Lee Hastie who has been working in Tesco for 2 years. He is going to study Applied Science at Dundee and Angus College next year and he shares with us what its like being on the front line during a global pandemic!

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DYW Key Workers - Margo Williamson

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) 21 regional groups are launching an awareness campaign across Scotland (week commencing 1st June) to showcase roles within the key sectors to make young people more aware of the types of jobs involved and what skills/qualities would be required.

We are so grateful to Margo Williamson, Chief Executive of Angus Council for taking the time to share her career journey!

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Plant the Seed!

On Thursday 27th February Developing the Young Workforce organised a Rural Career Event called Plant the Seed! The aim of this event was to give secondary pupils from Dundee and Angus the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops, meet employers and individuals who work within the sector and learn about the different career options.

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