EMPLOYERS
Developing the Young Workforce makes it easy to connect with young people in education so they develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the world of work.
WHY GET INVOLVED
Invest in Scotland's Young People and They'll Invest inYour Future.
Partnering with DYW helps you build your future workforce, strengthen your employer brand, and inspire the next generation through meaningful engagement with young people.
Build Your Talent Pipeline
Connect with future employees early, showcase your industry, and attract the talent your business needs.
RAISE YOUR PROFILE
Position your business as an employer of choice within your community.
MAKE A LASTING IMPACT
Support young people while giving your team meaningful development opportunities.
MEET SKILLS GAPS
Shape the curriculum through employer voice — let schools know what your industry needs.
Ways To Get Involved
DYW connects employers in all sectors and of all sizes with education. You can make a difference to Scotland's young people in as little as one hour. Filter by the time you can commit — from a single hour to an ongoing partnership.
Class Talk
Share your career journey and inspire young people by bringing the world of work into the classroom.
- Time
- Got an Hour
- Best for
- Early Years – S6
Skills Session
Deliver an engaging session that helps young people develop essential employability skills through practical activities.
- Time
- Got an Hour
- Best for
- Early Years – S6
Industry Workshop
Bring your sector to life with a hands-on workshop that gives students practical insight into your industry, careers and the skills you use every day.
- Time
- Got an Hour
- Best for
- Early Years – S6
Competition
Challenge young people with a real-world task or industry-inspired competition while showcasing your organisation.
- Time
- Up to a Day
- Best for
- Early Years – S6
Employability Skills Session
Deliver an in-depth session that helps students build confidence and develop the employability skills needed for the world of work.
- Time
- Up to a Day
- Best for
- S2 – S6
Career Event
Meet and engage with young people at careers fairs and networking events, promoting your organisation and the opportunities within your sector.
- Time
- Up to a Day
- Best for
- Early Years – S6
Parents Event
Attend events for parents and carers to help them better understand career pathways, local opportunities and how they can support young people's future choices.
- Time
- Up to a Day
- Best for
- Early Years – S6
Educator Insight Placement
Give educators first-hand experience of your workplace and industry, helping them bring real-world careers into the classroom.
- Time
- Up to a Day
- Best for
- Early Years – S6
Workplace Visit
Welcome students into your workplace to experience your organisation, meet your team and discover the careers and opportunities available.
- Time
- Up to a Day
- Best for
- S2 – S6
Industry Programme
Work with young people over a structured programme that provides a deeper understanding of your industry, careers and the skills needed to succeed.
- Time
- Up to a Day
- Best for
- S2 – S6
School Improvement Partnership
Work alongside a school to support improvement planning, helping shape meaningful employer engagement and career education.
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- Ongoing Support
- Best for
- Early Years – S6
Curriculum Development & Co-Delivery
Partner with educators to develop and deliver learning that brings the curriculum to life through real industry experience.
- Time
- Ongoing Support
- Best for
- Early Years – S6
Mentoring
Support a young person over time by sharing your experience, building confidence and helping them prepare for the world of work.
- Time
- Ongoing Support
- Best for
- S2 – S6
Work Placement
Provide an extended work placement that gives young people valuable workplace experience while developing your future talent pipeline.
- Time
- Ongoing Support
- Best for
- S4 – S6
Register Your Interest
Tell us a little about your business and your local DYW team will get back to you.
Events for Employers
Networking breakfasts, online roundtables, careers events and other opportunities to connect across Scotland.
WHAT'S HAPPENING ACROSS THE NETWORK
PRACTICAL GUIDES FOR YOUR TEAM
Templates, toolkits and case studies built with employers, for employers — everything you need to run a placement, host a visit or open up your recruitment.
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Become a DYW Pledge PArtner
Show your commitment to creating opportunities for Scotland’s young people and join hundreds of employers and partners who have completed the DYW Pledge.Â