Celebrating Employer Partnerships and Impactful Opportunities for Young People in 2024 💖 We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our extensive network of employers for their incredible support this year. Through these valued partnerships, our schools have engaged in a wide range of activities, including bespoke events, work inspiration visits, work experience opportunities and many more. Each interaction and session with our young people makes a meaningful difference in their lives, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to prepare for the world of work. Dive into our case studies to discover the remarkable impact made over the past year 🔽 https://lnkd.in/e2BAmZGb
DYW Glasgow
Civic and Social Organizations
Glasgow, Scotland 2,145 followers
Developing the Young Workforce Glasgow
About us
Following the publication of the Commission for Developing Scotland's Young Workforce in 2014, Glasgow was announced as the first regional DYW group. Our work involves growing industry links with education and encouraging growth in youth employment. We work in partnership with employers to: - Engage with schools and colleges - Create an industry ready workplace through training - Grow youth employment opportunities DYW Glasgow works with a range of partners to guide employers through the range of options available and to find the right one for your business, whatever size.
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http://www.dywglasgow.com
External link for DYW Glasgow
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Supporting employers to engage with education, Working to grow youth employment opportunities, and Helping to create an industry ready workforce through training
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30 George Square
Glasgow, Scotland G1 3, GB
Employees at DYW Glasgow
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Curious about life at Barclays? Check out a blog by Linda Msaky as she reflects on her recent work experience at the Barclays HQ in Glasgow. This unique opportunity offered Linda some invaluable insights into working for a global bank where she explored career pathways for #graduates and #apprentices, engaged in interactive #workshops, gained interview tips, and much more! Barclays #apprenticeships are now LIVE! Apply here: https://bit.ly/3VFUoOf Discover Linda's two-day visit 🔽 https://bit.ly/3OYIwCZ
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Delighted to kick off a new partnership this year with Scottish Women in Business (SWIB)! Excited to see what 2025 has in store 💖
This year, we partnered with DYW Glasgow (Developing the Young Workforce) to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. Hosted by our previous VP, Heather Offord of Clarity Consultants Ltd, with guests SWIB President Sarah Heaney from Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and members Jennifer McGlone of Braw Wee Craft Club and Katie Gilmour of Clarity Accounting (Scotland) Ltd, the event empowered S3 pupils with insights into entrepreneurship. Together, we showed these young minds what’s possible when creativity, determination, and collaboration come together! 💼✨ #12DaysOfChristmas #InspiringYouth #WomenInBusiness #SWIBCommunity #12DaysOfSWIBChristmas
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Today, we’re celebrating the incredible events we hosted this year with the support of our amazing partners! Highlights include: 🚢 Shipwrecked Digital Day with BIMA (British Interactive Media Association) and City of Glasgow College, where pupils used their digital skills and creativity to design a sustainable habitat on a desert island. 💼 Future Her event with Scottish Women in Business (SWIB), inspiring young minds with diverse entrepreneurial journeys and practical business advice. 💻 Our first-ever hackathon at J.P. Morgan, supported by Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Bellrock Technology Ltd, First Bus, Young Scot, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Arnold Clark, and the SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority, where 16-24-year-olds co-designed new ways to connect young people with employers. 💚 COB Futures with Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, DYW LED , and DYW West (Developing the Young Workforce), sponsored by Barclays, where we explored green jobs and offered hands-on sustainability workshops. 🎉 The DYW Glasgow thank you event at the OVO Hydro, reflecting on a fantastic year. A huge thank you to the education staff, partners, and employers who helped turn our vision into reality, inspiring and preparing young people for the world of work!
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A fantastic way to wrap up a brilliant year with the Glasgow Employment and Skills Board! We are incredibly proud of all our collaborative projects this year and can’t wait to work on even more next year.
This week, we held our quarterly meeting for the Glasgow Employment and Skills Board at the Chamber HQ. It was fantastic to see a packed room filled with exciting and insightful discussions. We reflected on the progress made through key DYW Glasgow and Chamber projects over the past few months and set our plans for the year ahead. We were also pleased to welcome Kevin Rush and Michael McNally, who led a thought-provoking discussion on adopting a regional approach to skills in the Glasgow City Region. Many thanks to our attendees: Derek Houston from SQA, Jim McHarg, Mairi Elder from ScottishPower, Alison McRae FRSA from Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, Wilma Taylor from Barrhead Travel Group, Jessica Dradge and Lauren McCreadie from BAE Systems, Stephanie Connor from A.C. Whyte & Co. Ltd, Evelyn M Walker from GORDON WALKER ASSOCIATES LIMITED, Anthony Burns from ACS (Advanced Clothing Solutions), Roy Gardner from City of Glasgow College, Fiona Stewart-Knight from Glasgow Caledonian University, and Moira McDonald from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. See you all in 2025 for future collaborations!
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Thank you Linda Msaky for sharing your amazing #workexperience with Barclays! It is brilliant to see Linda gain valuable insight into life at Barclays and explore all the opportunities available for graduates and apprentices. A huge thanks to the Barclays Glasgow team for the continuous support.
Barclays Glasgow Campus Work Experience 💙 This week, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a two-day work experience at Barclays, organised through my school. It offered invaluable insights into working for a global bank, exploring career pathways for graduates and apprentices, engaging in interactive workshops, learning interview tips, and much more! Monday 🐦 We started off the day with a fun icebreaker in the off-desk area—a space where employees can relax and connect. The challenge was to build something with Lego starting with the first letter of our name, and it was a great way to ease into the experience. Next, Ross Boyd and Zak guided us on a tour of the Glasgow campus, sharing fascinating facts about the modern facility. We also got to see the outside of Barclays very own bee hive! We then attended a carousel session where early career colleagues from various departments—Complience, Risk, Operation,Tech, Finance, HR,—shared their journeys. Hearing their stories gave me a clearer idea of potential career paths. Later, we had an introduction to corporate banking, followed by a quiz and a brainstorming session on the future of banking. A budgeting exercise using a "Monopoly" style game was especially memorable (my team won! 😉). The day ended with invaluable interview tips from interviewer Fraser S., who shared practical advice on common mistakes and how to stand out which helped so much! Tuesday 🐦 The second day began with a software engineering challenge where we used code to control a golf ball. Each hole presented new difficulties, requiring lots of problem-solving and teamwork. Next, the Legal team walked us through the complexity of negotiations and contracts. We worked through an interactive scenario that deepened our understanding of contract law. We then explored financial crime, learning about financial safety and how banks detect and manage money laundering risks. It was eye-opening to see how critical this work is to the bank's integrity. Our day wrapped up with finalising and presenting our "future of banking" ideas to a panel of Barclays employees—an exciting challenge, even though we didn’t win this time 😞 Finally, we had a Q&A panel with early careers apprentices and graduates. I asked lots of questions about the application process, their personal journeys, and what it’s like to work at Barclays. 🩵A Big Thank You!🩵 I want to express my gratitude to DYW Glasgow for bringing this opportunity. Also to Jackie Greig for your contagious enthusiasm, Zak for all your tech insight, Ross Boyd for all I learnt about compliance, Sarah and her team for giving me insight to the world of law and everyone who made these two days so engaging and informative. Your energy, support, and willingness to share your experiences made this experience truly memorable. I’ve learned so much and wish everyone the best in their future careers!
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Empowering Climate Action Through Education 🌱 This week, we are shining a spotlight on the #MyClimatePath project between O'DonnellBrown and Abercorn Secondary School. This initiative redefines #sustainability education by transforming a recycled shipping container into a climate learning space. The climate hub, supported by the itison pumpkin fund, will provide an outdoor classroom, offering hands-on learning experiences and creative workshops that ignite curiosity and help learners explore future green careers. To discover how you can become a climate hero and support our schools, please email myclimatepath@glasgowchamberofcommerce.com Read more: https://bit.ly/4g4MS7E
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✨ Inspiring Mentorship: Nicholas Carroll’s Journey with MCR Pathways At DYW Glasgow, we are proud to celebrate the incredible work #mentors do to make a difference in young people’s lives. This #InternationalVolunteerDay, we are highlighting Nicholas Carroll, who shares his journey as a mentor with MCR Pathways. https://bit.ly/46CzBNW
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Meet Rebecca Milne 💖 "What I enjoy most is the variety and the fact that there’s always room to develop your ideas. Within our teams, we are always encouraged to take our ideas and turn them into reality, which I absolutely love. I also value the impact we make every day — knowing that even if we inspire just one young person at an event we organise, it feels like a win to me!" This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Rebecca Milne, one of our incredible team members who’s making a meaningful difference every day. Discover Rebecca’s career highlights so far and learn why she loves her role:: https://bit.ly/4gnWGJL
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The Winter 2024 Issue of the Glasgow Business Magazine is OUT NOW 📰 We were delighted to be featured in this month's issue, highlighting the fantastic work and collaboration across various projects. This includes an exciting new project from our #MyClimatePath Climate Hero Michael Dougall FRIAS at O'DonnellBrown, supported by the itison Pumpkin Fund, as well as our recent event with Scottish Women in Business (SWIB). Read now: https://bit.ly/4geQWln
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