Background Regional groups established all over Scotland (were called Invest in Youth Groups) Came from Wood Commission recommendations 3 year programme, Scot Gov funded DYW West region is same region as the West College Scotland Employer led, hosted by the college Based at Paisley Campus Team all in place from 1st March

Complex area 4 local authorities 1 merged college with 3 large campuses 4 chambers of commerce 29 secondary schools 12,000 employers Many agencies & stakeholders

The Board

Examples of stakeholders

Focus Employer partnerships To help inspire Bring curriculum to life Work experience Student projects Industry CPD events for teaching staff Inclusive approach Employ more young people

Schools are looking for employer connections in… Construction / trades ICT STEM Retail & hospitality Professional services Medical Music / art Animals Languages Hair & beauty Childcare Sports…

Schools / college / young people Want/Need - to know more about & better understand Skills, attitude & qualifications employers are looking for Routes / pathways to employment Can I get a job From school Do they prefer I have studied at college / university? Hours / pay / prospects A day in the life of…. Meet / hear from young people

Industry events Regional themed events , e.g. 1 a month NHS Retail / Hospitality Construction / built environment Police / Fire / Armed Forces Transport STEM Contact centres etc.. 1 a month Focus messages around each theme

Employers – we can help them get more prepared… …For employing young people Shaping their future workforce Young people need time invested in them Development opportunity for up & coming staff Plan an induction Young person and employer know what to expect Work experience can lead to interviews / jobs Benefits of young people: future workforce, energy, understand younger market, technology etc.

What success will look like Sustainable relations with employers – all sizes & sectors More Modern Apprentices More IIYP accredited companies More employers inputting to the curriculum More young people employed

Why is all this important? Young people Future Jobs Employers Future workforce (ageing / attitude / skills) You have a powerful role to play In partnership with schools & college Young people and employers can all benefit

The ask… Get involved Get in touch with DYW West Understand your needs & what you could do where & when Your involvement will have positive impact on Young people & future workforce

Examples of what employers can do Give an inspiring talk Support careers events Mentor a group / class / pupil / student Host an event Offer work experience Student projects Employ a young person Develop a traineeship / academy Support mock interviews, CV & application prep Video Included in a partnership agreement

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Keep in touch Paula Leca, Programme Executive for Renfrewshire Paula.leca@dywwest.co.uk / 07710 715535 Bob Davidson, Programme Director bob.davidson@dywwest.co.uk / 07710 715534 Twitter @DYWWest Facebook / DYWWestRegion Linkedin – group & company page Website – www.dywwest.co.uk eNews