Young Creatives Win Big at Monsterfest Education Day
Interested in Offering a Young Person Work Experience? Here’s How…
Did you know that across Highland 40% of our school leavers go straight into employment when leaving school? Gaining some real work experience is vital to help young people try a career area or sector and to develop their skills before entering the workplace. This is only possible if work experience is on offer – and that’s where you could come in...
Scottish Careers Week 2024: Shape the Future
Scottish Careers Week is a great opportunity for young people across Inverness and the Highlands to learn about the different industry sectors, career pathways and job opportunities across our region. You can join in whether you are an employer, a teacher in a school or the parent/carer of a young person.
Introducing the DYW School Coordinator Team for 2024-2025: Empowering Our Young People
As we embark on a new academic year, we are thrilled to introduce the Developing the Young Workforce Inverness & Central Highland (DYWICH) School Coordinator team for 2024-2025. Our dedicated squad brings a wealth of experience and a passion for helping students, in each of our 14 secondary schools, to bridge the gap between education and the world of work.
Monsterfest / DYW School Competition - Open to ages 16-19
Are you interested in working in the music industry? Here's an opportunity for you!
Get involved with #NoWrongPath this year and inspire the next generation
We're calling on Highland business and organisations to get behind #NoWrongPath on Tuesday 6 August. The social media movement, led by Developing the Young Workforce, provides inspiration and reassurance to young people receiving their results.
Are you a parent and want to help more young people become part of tomorrow's workforce?
We currently have a vacancy on the Advisory Board for a parent representative. We are seeking a parent who is already an active member of a parent council within one of the 14 secondary schools we support. Click here to find out more....
Maximising opportunities for young people entering the jobs market in the Highlands
DYW brought stakeholders together to maximise the opportunities for young people entering the jobs market in the Highlands, while focusing on how to support those furthest from economic achievement and success in the labour market.
Developing The Young Workforce Inverness & Central Highland launch the 'What's on - get involved' Padlet for businesses
Developing the Young Workforce Inverness & Central Highland (DYWICH) last week launched the ‘What’s on – get involved’ Padlet - a new platform to help businesses understand what projects, campaigns and events are taking place in the 14 secondary schools it supports across the year.
MY SKILLS MAKE ME: Advice for Employers When Interviewing A First Time Job Seeker
Local employers will be looking to recruit young people for apprentices, trainee or entry level roles over the summer months and although many will be used to interviewing candidates that are well into their careers, some employers may be less familiar with interviewing a young person who has maybe never interviewed for a job before. Here DYW Inverness & Central Highlands gives some simple tips to future employers looking to get the most out of their candidates during the interview process.
And that's a wrap... DYWICH does Scottish Apprenticeship Week
This month Developing the Young Workforce Inverness & Central Highland got involved in Scottish Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March). Find out about all the fantastic events and online activity that took place throughout the week that showcased all the apprentices opportunities across the area and highlight why its such a great route into the world of work.