The DYW Skills Academy supports young people to get industry ready through online sessions and video content delivered by industry experts. The DYW Skills Academy is open to everyone and provides insight, skills and knowledge young people need to be ready for the world of work.
We recognise that some young people may feel disheartened by their results or current circumstances. We aim to demonstrate that many people in interesting job roles across Scotland may not have taken a straight, obvious or traditional path to get there – and that there is #NoWrongPath. #NoWrongPath aims to show young people the options that are available to them and that results are not necessarily the key to unlocking future success.
Young people are the future of Scotland, and it’s a team effort to support them to prepare for the world of work. At DYW, we have witnessed the positive impacts of work inspiration and preparation activities.
Work placements are mutually beneficial to young people and employers. By providing young people with an invaluable experience of the world of work, you can help them to make informed career choices, develop skills and confidence in the workplace and build their networks.
Whether you’re mentoring young people through work placements, apprenticeships or jobs this free training workshop offers practical insights and guidance to hone the skills required.
Explore Scotland’s labour market through sector specific programmes and packaged activity
The construction industry is one of Scotland’s growing industries and is one of the biggest most varied sectors in the country.
Our industry is expanding their processes from using digital tools and designing SMART buildings to using new methods of construction and data management tools. These new ways of working will contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases.
In Scotland, there are currently 241,600 people employed and between 2022-2026, the construction and built environment will need 25,250 more people to join.
Construction Work Tasters
Construction work tasters help young people aged 16-25 decide whether a career in construction is right for them, through the delivery of short-term (1-2 day) work experience.
Build your future is designed for use both inside and outside of the classroom. The programme aims to provide young people with awareness of the wide variety of job roles available within the construction industry.
The creative industries include some of Scotland’s most diverse and growing sectors, covering jobs relating to design, photo/videography, advertising, architecture, fashion and textiles and more.
Many people who work within the creative industries are either self-employed or work on a contractual basis. There are around 15,505 creative businesses employing 94,500 people in Scotland. By 2024, an additional 6,800 jobs are estimated to be created.
Day Dream Believers
Inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers; encourage young people to explore their creative thinking and problem solving skills through developing industry led challenges for the classroom.
Digital technologies are changing the world we live in. Technology is needed in almost every job from financial services, healthcare, creative industries, sports and much more.
Digital technology skills continue to be in high demand, and there is a prime opportunity for employers to widen their talent pool.
All businesses and organisations need digital skills and knowledge to survive. In Scotland there are over 76,400 people working in the digital technology sectors like creative industries, sciences and the environment. By 2024, the workforce is expected to grow by 5,300 people.
Tech industry in Schools – Toolkit
DYW and a number of partners collaborated with Skills Development Scotland to create the ‘Tech Industry in Schools’ toolkit. The toolkit is designed to aid employers in discussing digital skills, technologies and career pathways with young people.
Scotland’s financial services industry offers a wide range of career opportunities. We know it’s not just accountancy or financial advisor roles, but do young people?
There are 190,200 people currently working in the financial services industry in Scotland and it is estimated that around 28,000 jobs will be created between 2023 and 2030. Work with DYW to get connected to your future talent pipeline.
Scottish Financial Enterprise
A Future in Finance is an education engagement programme, which aims to encourage young people to consider and explore financial services as an employment option.
Engage and inspire a pipeline of future talent to consider a career in investment by getting involved in workshops, masterclasses, and their paid trainee programme.
Inspire girls to pursue a career in investment and lead the way in increasing diversity across the sector; get involved though mentoring, awareness raising and events.
An employer-led initiative designed to raise awareness about the roles and skills essential for the future jobs that will drive sustainable economic growth within a circular and net zero economy.
MCR Pathways supports care-experienced young people through a school-based mentoring programme, matching young people with a fully-trained volunteer mentor.
Young Enterprise Scotland offers a wide variety of enterprise and financial education programmes supported by industry volunteers for young people across all of Scotland.
Foundation Apprenticeships provide senior school pupils with real experience of the world of work. Employers benefit from the input of young, enthusiastic minds – while helping them achieve an industry-recognised qualification and developing their existing workforce.
