How You Can Help?
Making it easy for you to connect with employers so young people develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the world of work.
Why?
DYW builds on the foundations already in place through the Curriculum for Excellence and is relevant in the Broad General Education (BGE) from early years, through the senior phase and beyond. It contributes to the development of the four capacities, makes full use of the four contexts of the curriculum, and addresses each of the entitlements.
Marketplace for Educators
Educators can bring industry insight into the classroom using the dedicated Marketplace area on My World of Work. Browse the platform to search for and book opportunities posted by employers.
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DYW Live
Providing live virtual sessions that support young people to prepare for the world of work. Employers can contact the DYW Team to get involved. Educators can access through GLOW​
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Founders4Schools
Educators can use Founders4Schools to find and invite local business leaders to events within your school. Employers can register interest and receive invites from schools to get involved.
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How might an employer get involved?
- Give a class talk.
- Mentor a small group of young people.
- Support a careers event.
- Host a talk/tour at the workplace.
- Offer a work experience/work placement.
- Offer an apprenticeship.
- Sign up to Founders4School.
- Put an Opportunity on Marketplace.
- Run a competition.
- Deliver and online presentation on DYW Live.
Collaboration and Partnership
DYW strengthens the need for collaboration and partnership in the design and planning of the curriculum both locally and nationally.
- Raise attainment and achievement to improve sustainable positive destinations for your young people.
- Bring the curriculum to life in your classroom to motivate and inspire all young people.
- Engage young people by delivering diverse and personalised pathways and experiences.
- Re-engage young people through contextualised learning experiences.
- Save time and find it easier to develop local employer partnerships.
- Achieve your development goals and increase your understanding of the labour market, skills in demand, pathways and jobs of the future.
- Feel confident in delivering the Curriculum for Excellence and Career Education Standard 3-18.
