Angus Hospitality and Tourism Taster Day 16th January 2019
On Wednesday the 16th of January, DYW Dundee & Angus ran a Hospitality and Tourism Taster Day in conjunction with Angus Council. The aim of the event was to encourage young people to view the hospitality and tourism sectors as desirable career paths before they have made any career decisions. We invited a variety of different industry professionals along to speak to over 60 S3 pupils from six of the secondary schools in Angus.Read more
Employer Case Study - Struan Toyota Dundee
Developing the Young Workforce Dundee and Angus spoke to a local employer to find out how they are engaging with DYW to help make young people work ready. Read more
DigiTay 2018
Digital and Tech are the fastest growing industry in Scotland. They have the fastest growing starting salaries in Scotland. Every single industry requires digital roles. There are very few careers that do not require a minimum digital ability.Read more
Websters High School visit to VisitScotland ICentre and Fairmont Hotel, St. Andrews
We had 15 pupils from Websters High School in Kirriemuir visit St. Andrews to gain a greater understanding of careers and pathways within the Hospitality and Tourism sectors.
In the morning we visitedRead more
It's Your Future Careers Event
It’s Your Future ran on the 21st and 22nd of November 2018 at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel. The event was available for S4-S6 pupils in all eight Angus schools and aimed to teach them about future career pathways, particularly through the Apprenticeship family.Read more
Spotlight Wee Circle – Women and Girls in STEM
We are supporting the First Minister’s National Advisory Council on Women and Girls (NACWG) in adding to the debate for this month’s Spotlight topic this month – Women and Girls in STEM. We asked some colleagues working to support the engagement of young people in the STEM subjects the “Spotlight Wee Circle” questions.
Here’s what they have to say...Read more
Creative Industries Pecha Kucha Style Teach Meet
Dundee is not just a city undergoing a renaissance, it is also a cultural hub, whose renown continues to grow.Read more
A Day in the Life of a Jobcentre Work Coach
As part of our work with Developing Young Workforce, Jobcentre Plus offered to have Work Coaches go into schools and talk about ‘A day in the Life’ with students. We wanted to help break down the misconceptions and fears of what goes on in a Jobcentre and promote a more positive image of the office.Read more
Happy International Baking Week!
Ever since the first episode of the Great British Bake Off aired back in 2010, baking has been ‘on the rise’!
With approximately 4,500 small bakeries such as J M Bakery in Monifieth, 350 medium bakeries such as Campbells House of Cakes in Carnoustie, and 150 large bakeries in the UK such as Greggs, could this be the industry for you?
If so, there are many different pathways you could take:
Dundee's First Founders4Schools Event at Baldragon Academy
On Tuesday 21st of August 2018, Dundee’s first Founders4Schools event took place at Baldragon Academy.Read more