Michelle Fenwick Programme Manager Developing the Young Workforce Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian Developing the Young Workforce, Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy; asks business to be more involved in shaping and recruiting youth talent. Educators and businesses working together as co-investors to create a skilled workforce for Scotland’s future. This ask makes business sense.

Governance Employer Led Regional Focus Key Features: EMPLOYER LEAD: Many times over have we heard reference to the fact that young people could be seen as not work or industry ready, education have failed in preparing young people for employment! But is this the case – really? This was a key piece picked up on in the Wood Commission, a report into how we prepare young people for the world of work and how we can do better and have a world class vocational education system, reducing youth unemployment levels to those of the best performing countries in Europe. Education have a focus on academic achievement and it can be difficult for teachers and those working in education to bring the curriculum to life and put learning into the real world context, the labour market changes, we are aware of changing demand sectors, changing growth sectors, changes in technology affecting job roles and functions and how we do business, it is vital that business takes a lead. Our governance structure sees an employer lead board with broad representation of sectors, all passionate about shaping and recruiting youth talent. REGIONAL FOCUS: We are aware that employers recruit from outwith the City, approximately 40% of people in East Lothian and Midlothian travel in to Edinburgh for jobs. Having a regional focus allows us to look at the region as employers would, looking at the talent pipeline coming through education and creating links with industry that work for the regions labour market. Broadening pool of talent for employers. Allows for regional innovation. Key Features: Scottish Government Funded Enhance, support and complement current activity 3 Year Plan Employer led collaboration

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Marketplace Data 116 Opportunities focused on gaps and growth and demand. 95% Additional or new to an area Opportunity Type Industry insight 29 Workshop 15 Career event Workplace visit 14 Employability Work placement 12 Teacher insight 6 Enterprise 5 Parent/carer session 2 Soft Skills 1 Sector Construction and building 27 Financial services 16 Computing and ICT 9 Science, mathematics and statistics 8 Social work and caring services 5 Design, arts and crafts Garage services Administration, business and management Print and publishing, marketing and advertising 4 Education and training 3 Manufacturing and production 2 Hospitality, catering and tourism Healthcare Retail and customer services Performing arts and media 1 Legal and court services Engineering Facilities and property services Other Learning Outcomes Raised awareness of industry 102 Communication and interpersonal skills 64 Team working 55 Using your initiative and being self-motivated 49 Problem-solving skills 48 Ability to learn and adapt 46 Organisational skills 44 Business and enterprise skills 41 Technical and specialist skills 35 Working under pressure and to deadlines 28 Numeracy 25 IT and social media skills 21 Negotiation skills Resilience 20 Leadership 19 Customer service skills 14 Sales and marketing skills 12 Curriculum Areas Technologies 80 Mathematics 65 Other 50 English Sciences 46 Health and wellbeing 33 Social studies 21 Expressive arts 17 Languages 16 Religious and moral education 6 Target Audience Secondary S4 to S6 (14-18 year old) 108 College 46 Secondary S1 to S3 (11-14 year old) 42

The Guarantee & Marketplace Intelligence Demand and growth sectors for the region: Sectors Recruiting: Administration/Secretarial/PA Construction/Trades/Property IT/Telecommunications Engineering/Technical Hospitality/Catering/Tourism Social Services/Housing/Childcare Financial Services/Investment Accountancy Media/Design Customer Services Young Peoples interest areas: Retail Administration/Secretarial/PA Customer Services Leisure/Sport/Entertainment Construction/Trades/Property Engineering/Technical Sales Hospitality/Catering/Tourism Social Services/Housing/Childcare IT/Telecommunications Marketplace Data: Construction and building Financial services Computing and ICT Science, mathematics and statistics Social work and caring services Design, arts and crafts Administration, business and management Print and publishing, marketing and advertising Education and training Administration, Garage Services, Logistics and Distribution Health & Social Work Construction Professional, Scientific and Technical Hospitality (Accommodation and Food Service) Financial & Insurance Administration & Support Service Activities Wholesale & Retail Trade; repair of Motor Vehicles Information and Communication Arts , Entertainment and Recreation Top 10 of each of the above covers the growth and demand sectors in the region The difference in growth, sector demand (recruitment) and sector interest highlights the need for increased/improved insight in education to raise awareness of labour market demand, skills, jobs etc. in these occupational areas: Financial Services Media/Design Leisure/Sport/Entertainment Retail and Sales Construction Computing and ICT STEM Health & Social Work

Schools, Teacher, Young people, Parents The DYW Eco-System Pre- Apprenticeship Schools, Teacher, Young people, Parents Regional City Deal STEM Ambassadors Partner Delivery Programmes & Initiatives Career Ready My STEM JET MyJET IIYP JET FAs MAs GLAs School Work Placement DYW SDS Board & Employers FSB Strategic Partners Edinburgh College CCP FKRSC Local Authorities DWP Direct Services & Products The Guarantee Marketplace Industry & Education Partnerships Matching and Facilitation Training Workshops & Toolkits Jobs Roadshow Digital Xtra Ambassadors IIYP Partnership Academies Specialist signposting, steering groups, policy & Strategy CBIP in Education Regional Conference and Business Breakfasts Account Management Services

Contacts @DYWEdinMidEast www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/DYW Michelle Fenwick (Programme Manager) michelle.fenwick@edinburghchamber.co.uk 07534870807 / 0131 221 2999 (Option 9) Jimmy O’Connell (Employer Engagement Manager) jimmy.o'connell@edinburghchamber.co.uk 07534870813 / 0131 221 2999 (Option 9) Leanne Hastings (Industry and Education Partnership Manager) Leanne.hastings@edinburghchamber.co.uk 07534870805 / 0131 221 2999 (Option 9) @DYWEdinMidEast www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/DYW