What we do
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Shetland is one of 21 regional groups across Scotland that has been introduced by the Scottish Government to help produce better qualified, work ready and motivated young people with the skills relevant to modern employment opportunities, both as employees and entrepreneurs of the future.
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 to succeed.
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 to succeed.
We have a particular focus on linking the curriculum to industry and supporting the development of the right skills for Shetland's employment market, paying particular attention to the needs of emerging sectors. The work we undertake will help young people in Shetland explore the options available to them and prepare them for the world of work both in Shetland and beyond.
We work:
We work:
- to increase employer engagement with schools.
- to promote the Young Persons Guarantee and encourage employers to pledge their support.
- in collaboration with Skills Development Scotland to support, promote, and increase the number of employers offering Apprenticeship Opportunities.
- with specialist partners to increase work-based learning and employer engagement opportunities for those pupils that could benefit the most.