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17 January 2025

Make the Most of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025 with DYWICH

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13 December 2024

Celebrating #DYWDecade: A Milestone in Developing the Young Workforce

In January 2025, Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) will celebrate ten incredible years of preparing young people for the world of work. Through the #DYWDecade social media campaign, we’ll shine a spotlight on the achievements made possible by collaboration between employers, partner organisations, educators, and professionals.

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19 November 2024

Sport and Leisure Careers Fair Showcases Diverse Opportunities in the Highlands

As part of Scottish Careers Week 2024, Developing the Young Workforce Inverness & Central Highland (DYWICH) hosted a successful Sport and Leisure Careers Fair at Inverness Royal Academy. The event inspired young people by showcasing the variety of career paths available in the sport and leisure industries in the Highlands.

18 November 2024

Welding and Fabrication Course at Nigg Skills Academy - Starts 13th January 25

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14 November 2024

Future-Focused Careers Event Sparks Interest Among Students

In celebration of Scottish Careers Week, Developing the Young Workforce Inverness & Central Highland (DYWICH) and Millburn Academy hosted a pioneering, Tomorrow’s World: Jobs of the Future, event drawing in over 900 students eager to explore the jobs shaping tomorrow’s workforce.

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8 November 2024

Young Creatives Win Big at Monsterfest Education Day

Relive the day as DYWICH and Monsterfest celebrate the talents and ambitions of young people in the creative industry at the Monsterfest Education Day...

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25 October 2024

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...

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4 September 2024

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.

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18 July 2024

Monsterfest / DYW School Competition - Open to ages 16-19

Are you interested in working in the music industry? Here's an opportunity for you!

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18 July 2024

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.

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15 July 2024

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....

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