The DYW Skills Academy provides young people with the insight, knowledge and skills to build their confidence and prepare for the world of work.
Through a blend of online Digital Resources, interactive Employer Sessions and 121 support, young people can explore key themes on the world of work, engage with employers and apply their learning to develop their employability skills.
Invite employers into the classroom to deliver interactive sessions exploring key themes bringing the world of work to life.
These five 45-minute sessions have been informed young people and co-developed by employers and educators. Topics include:
• Life at Work
• Personal Brand
• Working with People
• Skills for Virtual Working
• Your rights in the workplace
Sessions will help young people to understand and develop the skills they need to succeed in the workplace, build their confidence and interact with employers from a range of industries.
To find out more, please contact your DYW Regional Group.
20th July - 30th June 2024 ()
At your location
Agriculture and land
Chemical sciences
Construction and built environment
Creative
Digital technologies
Energy
Financial services
Engineering and manufacturing
Food and drink
Healthcare
Life sciences
Social care
Transport
Tourism
Retail
Education
Hospitality and catering
Public sector and security services
Awareness
Secondary S4 to S6 (14-18 year old)
College
Aberdeen City
Aberdeenshire
Angus
Argyll and Bute
Clackmannanshire
Dumfries & Galloway
Dundee City
East Ayrshire
East Dunbartonshire
East Lothian
East Renfrewshire
Edinburgh (City of)
Eilean Siar
Falkirk
Fife
Glasgow
Highland
Inverclyde
Midlothian
Moray
North Ayrshire
North Lanarkshire
Orkney Islands
Perth & Kinross
Renfrewshire
Scottish Borders
Shetland Islands
South Ayrshire
South Lanarkshire
Stirling
West Dunbartonshire
West Lothian