Young people
There are so many different jobs and careers out there that it can be difficult to know what you want to do when you leave school or college. You may have a clear idea of what you would like to do, but don’t feel that you have the skills and confidence required for making that step from education into the workplace.
We are here to help.
Working with your school and local employers, Inverness & Central Highland DYW aims to provide you with career information and an opportunity to develop the skills you need to be successful in your chosen career.
For example
- The opportunity to learn and develop your skills for work
- Confidence with CVs, interviews and experience in the workplace
- Informing and inspiring your career choices
- Developing and achieving recognised qualifications
- Providing information to help you find a job and a career
To find out more about how DYW supports young people have a look at our Case Studies page.
The DYW Pledge is a simple way for employers to show their commitment to supporting young people into the world of work. It recognises and celebrates the actions employers are already taking and helps them identify new ways to get involved. The DYW Pledge is supported by DYW regional teams, who work directly with employers to help them take practical next steps.
Need to know more?
Here are some useful sources of information and support
Planning your career
My World of Work is an online account to help you discover careers which match your skills, interests, education and experience.
Building your skills
Skills Development Scotland provide careers information, advice and guidance, as well as work-based training programmes aimed at building your career management skills.
Developing your work experience
Hi-hope.org is an online resource giving lots of information on what’s out there for young people, including work experience opportunities, which you can apply for in your local area.
Finding a job
HiJobs is an online resource for job seekers and recruiters, including details of services and dedicated pages for each area in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
Finding an apprenticeship
Apprenticeships.scot promotes working, learning and earning to get the skills you need for a successful career through a variety of opportunities available through Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships.
In a home of your own or looking for a job?
Has Answers is designed to equip you to manage the challenges you may encounter as you move towards independent living.
Going to college
Inverness College UHI is a partner college of the University of the Highlands and Islands. They offer access to a wide range of full and part-time courses from access level through to degree and post-graduate level at a centre near you.
