Rockwell Learning Centre and Journeycall Ltd Site Visit
A group of young people from Rockwell Offsite Learning Centre visited the staff at Journeycall Ltd to learn more about the business and what they do.
Project-based Learning Award – Nicoll Russell Studios and Grange Primary School
How did the project come about?
The project was led by Morag Oldham (Principal Teacher, Grange Primary) and Nicoll Russell Studios along with a local designer Linsey McIntosh (Lecturer at DJCAD and freelance designer with V&A) who helped create a brief to design a house for a multi-generational family based on their needs and wants. A linear plan was created to support teachers through the project and Nicoll Russell were available to advise and evaluate throughout, while still allowing the children to be imaginative and explore their own creativity.Read more
Curriculum Input Award - Struan Toyota Dundee & St Paul's Roman Catholic Academy
How was the partnership formed and how did the project come about?
Struan Toyota, a car dealership based in Dundee, contacted DYW about wanting to work with young people. The offer was circulated to local schools and St Paul’s RC Academy was one of the schools who jumped at the opportunity.Read more
Developing the Young Workforce Dundee & Angus Second Annual Recognition Event
On Thursday 20 June the Developing the Young Workforce Dundee & Angus (DYW D&A) Recognition Event took place at Gardyne Campus, Dundee & Angus College. The event was a huge success with over 150 attendees from both business and education coming along on the night to celebrate the resounding successes of the past year in the local area.
Project Barracuda – An ‘Off the Hook’ Success!
Alison had a thoroughly enjoyable time acting as a judge in the latest collaboration between the Home Economic department at Arbroath Academy and Dawnfresh Seafoods Ltd. Once again, DYW were invited to take part as the S3 pupils pitched their new fish product to the panel.Read more
How To...Write a CV and Covering Letter
Since many employers request a CV and/or Covering Letter when applying for a job, this how to article gives some tips and advice to point you in the right direction for some support on building your CV and Covering Letter.Read more
Calling All Engineering Companies...
ICE and University of Dundee - Graduate Apprenticeships and routes to Professional Qualification
Do you have talented technicians and engineers that seek to gain professional qualifications but are unsure of how to progress? Are you looking to recruit civil engineers and want to offer a progression pathway?Read more
Why Hire Young People? - Ryze
Ryze might be the new kid on the block in Dundee, opening in September 2018, but they are already a firm favourite with everyone. A large part of their success is due to their staff, the Flight Crew in particular. These are the young people who greet you at the door and help you get booked in, making your experience as stress-free as possible. They are also the young people keeping the guests safe and engaging the children and young visitors at their level, interacting with the guests and encouraging them to keep safe and have a great time.Read more
DYW D&A Recognition Events 2019 - Nominations are now Open!
Developing the Young Workforce Dundee & Angus (DYW D&A) invites you to take part in our annual Recognition Event. Help us showcase some of the best practice DYW activity happening across Dundee and Angus.Read more
Young Person Case Study
Name: Rebecca Fraser
Job Title: HR Assistant, originally Modern Apprentice – Business Administration
Company: Caledonia Housing Association (www.caledoniaha.co.uk)Read more