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Earlier this month, Scotland’s innovative Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) programme was awarded the Future Policy Silver Award 2019 by the World Future Council.

This is the only global award that recognises policies for the benefit of present and future generations.

The DYW programme was selected from among 67 nominated policies from 36 countries. This award highlights policies from around the world which have the most impact to empower youth.

The other winning laws and policies come from places as diverse as Rwanda, Estonia, Nepal, Los Angeles (USA), Senegal, South Africa and Europe.

DYW is Scotland’s youth employment strategy that delivers on the government’s commitment to tackling youth unemployment and improving the skill levels of young people to adapt to market requirements.

The award is an amazing achievement for the programme, and for all those across Scotland who have worked tirelessly to tackle youth unemployment, address inequality and develop new pathways to help young people into positive and sustained destinations.

Above all, it recognises the success of young people across Scotland who have striven to overcome barriers to employment and been empowered to develop skills for learning, life and work, and to embrace new opportunities and pathways.

Lochaber Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the work of the Developing the Young Workforce West Highland programme.

It provides fantastic opportunities for young people to engage with the world of work in a variety of ways that best suit their needs.

We encourage all local businesses to get involved to help excite young people about the opportunities available to them.

If you’d like to find out how you can help, give the DYW team a call for a chat on 01397 705 765 or visit www.dywwesthighland.org to find out more.