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DYW Edinburgh, Midlothian & East Lothian
Civic and Social Organizations
Edinburgh, Scotland 1,204 followers
Connecting employers with young people and education.
About us
DYW Edinburgh, Midlothian & East Lothian creates closer collaboration between industry and education, quite simply we work with industry so young people are informed and inspired about the world of work. “It is our vision to deliver a partnership across the region which will ensure a positive destination for every young person and to transform the relationship between business, the third sector and education for the benefit of all three and for the wider regional economy.” We are ambitious to make a real step change in the opportunities for young people and how employers make a significant contribution to how this is shaped. To enable us to achieve our vision and deliver impact we: 1) Deliver an improvement in employers’ engagement with schools and colleges in the region by encouraging and supporting more employers and educators to actively collaborate to better align skills supply and demand- delivering increased economic and societal impact from investment. 2) Encourage and support employers to open up job and development opportunities to more young people and invest in their career development- stimulating increased economic growth, productivity, and earnings, playing an active role in shaping and benefitting from our regional education system through recruiting our young people.
- Website
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https://www.dyw.scot/edinburgh-midlothian-and-east-lothian.html
External link for DYW Edinburgh, Midlothian & East Lothian
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
Locations
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Primary
40 George Street
Edinburgh, Scotland, GB
Employees at DYW Edinburgh, Midlothian & East Lothian
Updates
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This year's DYW Roadshow served great vibes. Being prepared for the world of work is a lowkey flex, and DYW are here to help young people find their next step and slay! Thank you to all who understood the assignment and helped us jump on the 'when gen z writes the script' trend: Into Film, Scottish Gas, ATG Entertainment UK, Charlie Miller Salons, Heriot-Watt University, DYW Scotland 👏 #DYWRoadshow24
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The DYW Roadshow has begun! We are having a great day so far and cannot wait to share more with you throughout the day and this week. #DYWRoadshow24 DYW Scotland
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If you’re aged 16-24, come along to tomorrow’s DYW Roadshow. Explore a range of careers and opportunities with over 100 employers, education and training providers! Book: https://buff.ly/3xSWrWj #DYWRoadshow
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Only one week until the DYW Roadshow! On 2nd October, 16-24 year olds can explore careers and opportunities, and enjoy practical activities with over 100 employers, education and training providers. Visit: https://buff.ly/3xSWrWj #DYWRoadshow
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We can’t wait for the DYW Roadshow on Wednesday 2nd October 2024. Only two weeks to go! Young people who have left school, and their parent/carers, can book their spot here: https://buff.ly/3xSWrWj #DYWRoadshow
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Great article discussing how career events can help ease your recruitment pressures through inspiring the future workforce. Thank you DYW Scotland for using our DYW Roadshow event as one of the examples!
Whilst many employers report a shortage of workers, a high number of young people report a lack of opportunities. Read our latest article to learn how career events can help you to connect with your future workforce, relieving recruitment pressures through influencing young people's career decisions. See examples of some fantastic career events held by DYW Outer Hebrides, DYW Edinburgh, Midlothian & East Lothian, DYW North Highland and DYW West Lothian. With 20 DYW Regional Groups operating across Scotland, there are many opportunities to connect locally or nationally. Learn more about you can get involved in a career event near you! 👇 Read now 👇
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Hospitality Connect programme! Schools and hotels came together to kick off this fantastic initiative across 5 local schools. Stay tuned for more updates and success stories from this fantastic programme! #hospitalityconnect
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Only four weeks until the biggest DYW Roadshow yet! If you’re a young person aged 16-24 who has left school, explore your next steps at the DYW Roadshow on 2nd October. Parent/carers are welcome to attend with their young person. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3xSWrWj #DYWRoadshow
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Parent/carers of young people, aged 16-24, who have left school! On 2nd October, young people can explore next steps with over 100 employers, universities, colleges and training providers at the DYW Roadshow. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3xSWrWj #DYWRoadshow #MarketplaceMonday