The strategies for young people’s world of work

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is the Scottish Government’s Youth Employment strategy working to prepare young people for the world of work in the best ways possible.

It aims to bring industry and education together to engage, inspire, and shape the young workforce.

DYW works in regions. In Argyll and Bute the members include UHI, Babcock, Bid4Oban, Macleod Construction, Portavadie Loch Fyne, NFU Scotland and The Scottish Salmon Company.

To give an example of their work, there are two Employer Engagement Events planned this month which are a great place to learn more and network.

On March 18 DYW Argyll and Tarbert

Academy are hosting a lunch at The Gather, Tarbert during which employers can hear from Tarbert Academy, DYW Argyll, Skills Development Scotland (SDS), the Employability Team at Argyll and Bute Council and Jobcentre Plus.

The event will detail information about the modern grading system for senior students, the support and funding available for developing the young workforce and retaining the local population.

On March 24 the invitation is to a lunch hosted by DYW Argyll and Campbeltown Grammar School at the Town Hall with the same talks and networking opportunities.

To confirm your place please contact suzanne.thomson@argyll-bute.gov.uk or call 01546 604116.