Connecting employers with young people and education.
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) North East makes it easier for employers to connect with young people in schools and colleges across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
It’s a team effort to support young people to prepare for the world of work. Through DYW, employers can provide inspirational opportunities for young people to help them understand and develop the skills they need.
Help us celebrate 10 years of Developing the Young Workforce
In January 2025, DYW will celebrate ten years of Developing the Young Workforce through the #DYWDecade social media campaign.
It's a team effort to prepare young people for the world of work, and such a milestone couldn't be achieved without engagement from employers, partner organisations, educators and other professionals who work with young people.
Thank you for helping to inspire and prepare the future workforce.
We invite you to celebrate ten years of Developing the Young Workforce through the #DYWDecade campaign.
Find out how to get involved here.
The Young Person’s Guarantee aims to connect every 16-24 year old in Scotland to an opportunity - from a job or apprenticeship, to further or higher education, training or volunteering.
For employers, the Young Person's Guarantee is a great tool for planning and structuring their activities with young people.
DYW North East plays a key part in the delivery of the Young Person’s Guarantee.
Mentoring. Internships. Apprenticeships. School partnerships. This is the territory of big corporates with dedicated early careers teams, right? Wrong. Katoni Engineering (Katoni), a family-owned, engineering consultancy is kicking that myth out of the park. This small company has a big personality, big ideas and a big commitment to the next generation. They call their approach The Katoni Way.
Setting up your own business might not be at the forefront of most school pupils' minds. Chloe Lawson bucked the trend by establishing Chloe's Kitchen Creations aged 17. As she explains, entrepreneurship may not be a piece of cake but it's a route that more young people should consider.
DYW North East has published its 2023/24 annual report, highlighting the growing amount of employer-led activity that is taking place in the region to inform and inspire young people.
