Glasgow Regional Opportunities for Work (GROW)

Information for employers

GROW is a new programme funded by the JPMorganChase Foundation and delivered by DYW regional groups across the City Region including Glasgow, West and Lanarkshire / East Dunbartonshire (LED) designed to give young people from SIMD 1-2 areas an insight into the world of work across 8 growth sectors: digital, STEM, housing, net zero, finance / professional services, hospitality, creative and health & wellbeing.

Taking place across 2 years; year 1 starting in January 2026 involves workplace visits 10am-2pm where young people gain an insight into the sector from visiting an employer, understanding what they do in a hands-on interactive way. The pupils are in S3 and would be a group of 10. They would arrive in a minibus with a youth worker. Year 2 involves individual pupils going on a weeks’ work experience. We are focusing on Year 1 for now.

At this stage our ask of you is to offer at least 1 session for 1 group (more sessions if possible) – we would be in touch in the coming weeks re date(s) for the visits.

Benefits to employers:

• Inspire the next generation of the workforce
• Build your brand
• Talent spot for new employees
• Increased community engagement

If you would like to get involved please show your availability to host a group by completing this online link > here

Any questions contact DYW West  at info@dywwest.co.uk