Supporting Local Businesses

Developing the Young Workforce is about highlighting options that are available to young people – ideally from local employers.

By providing opportunities for young people to meet local businesses, DYW creates the win-win scenario of young people being better equipped to make positive career choices that work for them, whilst giving employers a stronger, more able, talent pool to recruit from and facilitating the growth of our local economy.

Why should your company get involved?

We are grateful to the growing number of employers in the West Highlands currently offering work-based learning opportunities.

But there’s always room for more organisations of every size and from all industries or sectors to provide opportunities, showcasing a wide selection of roles to our young people.

Offering employer-led experiences to young people can be anything your company can deliver with the assistance of our School Coordinators. From helping to provide mock interviews, to giving a talk, or work experience or a placement, or something more creative.

Employers are key to making a difference in young people’s lives and choices. By offering support employers are able to create a workforce with the right skills and experience, while placing young people at the heart of what they do.