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Would you like to help shape our region’s future workforce?

Connecting employers with young people and education.

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Get involved to influence education and help shape the future workforce

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.

How we can help...

Employers

Employers

We make it easy for you to connect with - and recruit - young people and build a pipeline of future talent
Educators

Educators

We connect schools with employers so young people can develop their skills and awareness before moving into the world of work
Young people & parents

Young people & parents

We help you meet employers and experience the real world of work both in the classroom and outside it
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Discover the DYW Pledge

The DYW Pledge 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 DYW Pledge 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 DYW Pledge across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Latest DYW North East news and insights...

#NoWrongPath 2025 | Gus McAskill: From darkroom technician to digital solutions expert

#NoWrongPath 2025 | Gus McAskill: From darkroom technician to digital solutions expert

As a 17-year-old, Gus McAskill could hardly have imagined that his first job as a darkroom technician was the start of a career journey spanning high-profile crime cases, a James Bond blockbuster and the introduction of photogrammetry to the North Sea. Now a Business Development Manager with ZynQ 360, Gus shares his story as part of DYW’s #NoWrongPath campaign.

From placement pupil to Scotland's youngest Chartered Associate Financial Planner

From placement pupil to Scotland's youngest Chartered Associate Financial Planner

Ask questions, learn from those around you and take every opportunity that comes your way. Andrew McRae of Acumen Financial Planning explains how he went from work placement pupil to Scotland’s youngest Chartered Associate Financial Planner.

Mavis Anagboso announced as DYW North East chair

Mavis Anagboso announced as DYW North East chair

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) North East has welcomed Mavis Anagboso as its new Chair. Mavis, who joined the board as Vice Chair in November 2023, takes over from James Bream, who has been Chair for the past three years.

Get in touch with DYW North East

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