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.
3-7 March 2025
Scottish Apprenticeship Week is a Skills Development Scotland campaign to celebrate the benefits that work-based learning brings to businesses, individuals and the Scottish economy.
This year's campaign theme is Made for Business. There are lots of opportunities to get involved, whether you're an employer, a school teacher or a learning provider.
As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, DYW North East is organising ApprenticeFEST Aberdeenshire: a one-stop shop for young people and their parents/carers to explore local apprenticeship opportunities.
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.
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.
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) celebrates its tenth birthday this year, however one North-east employer has been investing in young talent for several decades. For Morrison Construction, it’s an investment that pays off. A whopping 80 per cent of the current board, including its Managing Director, started their careers with the business as an apprentice or a trainee.
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.
