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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · 4d

Would you like to discover how to connect with your future workforce through DYW?

Come to our Get Started with DYW session on 26th November to learn more.

Book now: ow.ly/43Jk50VPccL

#DYWScot #ConnectingEmployers

DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · 5d

Employers📢

Through Marketplace, employers can offer opportunities to schools across Scotland.

Check out the current opportunities, or why not offer one?

Visit: bit.ly/48En5zl

#MarketplaceMonday #DYWScot

DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · 10d

Can you help spread the word about Developing the Young Workforce? Be a champion for DYW and for young people in Scotland.

Find out more and pledge your support: dyw.scot/pledge

#DYWPledge #DYWChampion

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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · 11d

Inspire your future workforce!

Take part in Discover! Creative Careers Week Scotland (10–14 Nov) to connect with local young people & spark their career journeys.

👉 ow.ly/XCGI50WRk7u

#CreativeCareers #DYWScotland

DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · 12d

The University of Dundee invites careers teachers and advisers to an online info session on Wed 22 Oct, 3.30pm. Hear updates on their disciplines and wider uni.

Don’t miss this chance to connect and learn more: shorturl.at/ZeYsr

#marketplacemonday

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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · 17d

By pledging your support to Developing the Young Workforce, you can join a growing network of businesses making a difference to the lives of young people in Scotland.

Find out how it can benefit your organisation: dyw.scot/pledge

#DYWPledge #ConnectingEmployers

DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · 17d

Exciting news! We’ve launched a new creative & cultural hub to help employers showcase the wide range of roles in the industry.

With #DiscoverCreativeCareersScotland now live, there’s no better time to inspire the next creative
workforce!

👉 lnkd.in/eNsfpjzQ

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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · 19d

Employers 📢

Have you thought about inspiring and training your future workforce through offering work experience and placement opportunities?

It's easy to do so via Marketplace!

Visit: bit.ly/48En5zl

#DYWScot #MarketplaceMonday

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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · 22d

DYW have a range of resources to support employers in delivering work placements.

Check our employer hub for more details: ow.ly/Bqj350WfVgg

Read Skills Development Scotland's latest research on Young People’s Career Ambitions: ow.ly/LCXh50WfVgf

#DYWScot

DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · 24d

Would you like to discover how to connect with your future workforce through DYW?

Come to our Get Started with DYW session on 26th November to learn more.

Book now: ow.ly/43Jk50VPccL

#DYWScot #ConnectingEmployers

DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · 24d

Help young people find their potential and start their journey to success by offering fair work and promoting inclusivity.

Ready to make a difference?

Pledge your support: dyw.scot/pledge

#DYWPledge #FairWork #NationalInclusionWeek

DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · 26d

Teachers📣

Lesson designed to build upon teaching pupils how to form good money habits for the long term. They will practice being responsible for managing their own money and how to keep track of their money.

Book here: marketplace.skillsdevelopme...

#MarketplaceMonday

DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · Sep 10

Hundreds of businesses have pledged to make a difference to the lives of young people in Scotland.

Will you join them?

Visit: dyw.scot/pledge

#DYWPledge #ConnectingYoungPeople

DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · Sep 9

Do you work in STEM or digital tech? The future generation of innovators needs your support!

We’ve teamed up with SDS to launch resources that help you inspire young people, raise awareness of digital roles & shape your future workforce.

👉 ow.ly/vs9U50WLXRi

#DigitalLearningWeek

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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · Sep 8

Unlock film & TV careers!

This session gives educators and careers pros the tools to guide 11–18s into screen roles – from pre to post-production.

Inspire the next generation of talent!

#MarketplaceMonday

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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · Sep 4

Forth Valley Employers!

Show young people what to expect from roles within your organisation through workplace visits.

Connect with, and inspire, your future workforce.

Learn more: dyw.scot/employers

#ConnectingEmployers #InspiringYoungMinds

DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · Sep 3

Your business can play a role in shaping Scotland’s future workforce. Make your DYW Pledge today and access support from your local DYW team to help you take the next step.

Visit: dyw.scot/pledge

#DYWPledge #SkillsForWork

DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · Sep 2

Find out how you can get involved in shaping the future workforce through DYW.

Whether you have an hour, a day or longer, there are plenty of ways to get involved in a way that suits your organisation.

Learn more: dyw.scot/employers

#DYWScot

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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · Sep 1

The #DigiInventors Secondary School Challenge is back! 🎉

S1–S6 pupils team up to design digital solutions for real-world health & wellbeing issues – building STEM, creativity & problem-solving skills.

🏆 Prizes, iPads & the #DigiInventors Trophy await!

#MarketplaceMonday

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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · Aug 28

From delivering one-hour sessions to long-term projects such as curriculum development, there are many ways to shape the future workforce through DYW.

Learn more: dyw.scot/employers

#ConnectingEmployers #DYWScot

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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · Aug 27

Behind every DYW Pledge is a young person gaining real-world experience and confidence. We’re sharing the stories that show what’s possible when employers get involved.

Ready to be part of the impact? Visit: dyw.scot/pledge

#DYWPledge #YouthEmployment

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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · Aug 26

Employers can bridge the gap from school to work 💫

👉 86% of young people gain career insights through employer interactions
👉 4+ encounters = 5x more likely to be in education, work or training

Get involved: dyw.scot/employers

#DYWScot #ConnectingEmployers

DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · Aug 25

Ever wondered who makes Star Trek science feel real?

Meet Dr. Erin MacDonald — astrophysicist, engineer & sci-fi advisor!

She proves science can take you anywhere — from black holes to TV shows (and maybe even space 👩‍🚀✨).

#MarketplaceMonday

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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · Aug 21

Forth Valley Employers📣

You can change a young person’s life by volunteering as a mentor for one hour per week and help a young person in a local school to flourish!

What’s stopping you? Sign up today: lnkd.in/eFaJF4kf

#ChangeALife #PowerOfAnHour

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DYW Forth Valley @dywforthvalley.bsky.social · Aug 20

Whether you can offer one hour, one placement or one opportunity - the DYW Pledge gives you a clear, supported way to make a difference to young people.

Get started today: dyw.scot/pledge

#DYWPledge #PowerOfAnHour