Are you looking for an office based Modern Apprenticeship or Traineeship in the construction industry?

Join Clark Contracts for their Careers Evening in Paisley on Tuesday 4th March at 5.30pm. This is a great opportunity to learn about their apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities, hear from from industry professionals and explore career pathways. 

Find out more and register here

Diodes Incorporated, Greenock, is offering an incredible opportunity for young people with five apprenticeship positions now available. This program offers practical, hands on training, helping apprentices develop essential skills and build a solid foundation for a successful career in the industry.

To help potential applicants learn more, Diodes is hosting an Apprentice Open Evening on Thursday, 6th March from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Diodes Greenock, Larkfield Industrial Estate, PA16 0EQ.

This event is a great chance to meet the team, ask questions, and explore the benefits of an apprenticeship at Diodes.

This webinar is aimed at the parents, guardians, carers and educators in the sphere of influence of young people’s career choices.

Part of the response to the critical skills shortage within the industry, the CITB-funded Construction Work Tasters project has sought to encourage more young people to take up careers in construction. 

With infrastructure, major construction projects, housebuilding and climate targets all dependant on attracting a sufficient breadth of talent, this webinar will explore why apprenticeships are a pathway worth considering.

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DYW are holding a "Get Started" webinar on Thursday 6th February from 10am-12pm. 

This free training workshop is designed to support individuals who currently engage with or would like to engage with young people in schools and colleges, or in the workplace - through DYW.

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West College Scotland is hosting a Senior Phase Information Evening at their Clydebank Campus on Wednesday 5th February, from 5:30–7:30 pm.

This session is tailored for pupils moving into S4, S5, or S6 in August 2025 who want to learn more about selecting one of WCS’s School Vocational Courses or Foundation Apprenticeships as part of their subject choices this year.

We are planning for Scottish Apprenticeship Week which takes place from 3rd-7th March!

We are looking for employers who would be interested in taking part in our social media campaign. This is a great opportunity for your organisation to showcase your apprenticeship pathways into your company/sector.

All you need to do is send us a picture of your apprentices and your logo, along with any apprenticeship opportunities you may have.

These will then be shared across our social media platforms throughout SAW week.

If you're interested in taking part please email info@dywwest.co.uk

This month, we’ve been celebrating #DYWDecade by reflecting on the fantastic journey DYW has had over the past 10 years.

A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible decade, your support has made all the difference in shaping opportunities for young people. 

Click the link below to view our socials and revisit our highlights from the campaign over the past three weeks!

You can also watch our video featuring a message from our Programme Director, Bob Davidson, highlighting the achievements and impact of DYW West 

Click here for our social media channels

Click here to view our #DYWDecade video

West College Scotland’s August start courses are now open for applications!

With over 400 courses to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to gain new skills, explore a career change, or take the next step in your education.

Apply now! 

Skills Development Scotland are holding a free webinar for parents and carers to find out more about Scottish Apprenticeships, on 4th March at 7pm.

The one hour Zoom session gives an overview of Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships and a learning provider, employer and apprentices will explain the support to take an apprenticeship.

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Barclays recently hosted their "B in Tech" event at their Glasgow campus, welcoming around 50 pupils from Inverclyde schools, Clydeview Academy and Port Glasgow High School.

This fantastic event has been hosted previously for pupils within the West Region, with two more sessions planned in the coming weeks.

The event aimed to inspire students to consider Computer Science as a National 4 or 5 subject and to explore the exciting career opportunities available in the tech industry.

Pupils engaged in a range of interactive activities, and the day provided a fun and practical insight into the endless possibilities of a future in tech.

A big thank you to the brilliant team at Barclays for making this event such a success!