Young People, Parents & Carers

Making it easy for young people to connect with employers to help them understand and develop the skills they need for the world of work.

WHY GET INVOLVED

Discover What's Possible. Build Your Future.

Explore careers, meet real employers and gain hands-on experience to help you make confident choices about what’s next.

EXPLORE CAREERS

Hear directly from people working in careers you're interested in and discover the pathways that got them there.

MEET EMPLOYERS

Take part in employer talks, workplace visits and Q&A sessions with businesses across Scotland.

GET WORK EXPERIENCE

Take part in opportunities that give you insight into workplaces and help you explore the industries that interest you.

BUILD YOUR SKILLS

Develop confidence, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills that will help you in any career.

PARENTS and Carers: THE WORLD OF WORK HAS CHANGED

Here's how you can support the young person in your life.

From changing career pathways to new opportunities, our straightforward guides help you understand today’s world of work and support confident career conversations.

EVENTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, PArents & Carers

Events to help young people plan their future and give parents and carers the confidence to support them along the way.

Beeslack High School – Career Fair Copy

Explore Your Future at the 3rd Midlothian Career Fair The

Dalkeith High School & St David’s RC High School – Career Fair

Explore Your Future at the 2nd Midlothian Career Fair The

Newbattle High School – Career Fair

Explore Your Future at the Midlothian Career Fair The Midlothian

We’ve built a fantastic partnership with local high schools, DYW School Coordinators, and the DYW Regional Team, who bring a dynamic and innovative approach to achieving the best outcomes for their pupils. Together, we wanted to create a series of projects that encourage critical thinking, teamwork, and an understanding of the wide variety of careers available in construction.

– Social Impact Manager, Balfour Beatty