Clydebank High School and St Peter the Apostle recently had the fantastic opportunity to take part in a talk and tour with CCG.

Pupils were given a guided tour of one of their sites and had the chance to get involved in hands on activities, offering a valuable insight into the construction industry.

It was a great opportunity for young people to explore the world of work and gain first hand experience of a live working environment.

Thank you to CCG for hosting our young people and providing such an engaging and inspiring experience.

This month’s Employer Spotlight is Fleming Construction, nominated by Kirstene Maclennan from Park Mains High School.

Fleming Construction has built a strong partnership with the school, providing work placements and supporting young people’s learning and development. Through this partnership, funding was secured to create a mobile construction hub, giving pupils the opportunity to practise trade skills and build experience for future careers.

This partnership highlights the positive impact employer engagement can have on young people’s futures.

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Our flagship STEM West event will return on the 16th & 17th November 2026 at West College Scotland, Clydebank campus.

The aim of the event is to inspire young people to choose STEM subjects at school and give employers the chance to showcase their company or industry. Last year, we welcomed over 800 pupils from four of our local authorities (West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, and Inverclyde) along with more than 50 exhibitors!

If you are an employer interested in showcasing your company and can bring along something interactive or hands on for S2–S4 pupils to engage with over the two days, then we’d love to hear from you. Even if you can only attend one of the days, it would be great to have you involved!

Interested in showcasing at STEM West 2026? Please click here to complete the form

Remember, this isn’t your usual careers event – we’re looking for something hands on and engaging to capture young people’s interest.

If you have any questions, please email:
clarke.speirs@dywwest.co.uk or jan.mcmahon@dywwest.co.uk

This month, we attended Renfrewshire Connect at Paisley Lagoon, where we hosted an exhibitor table and had the chance to speak to employers and organisations from across the region.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us. 

Our first ever employer spotlight employer is Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, nominated by Carla, School Coordinator at Clydebank High School.

Carla said that "SFRS offered our Young People within WDC an opportunity to experience a Firefighter For  Day FFAD offers young people a unique chance to step into the role of a firefighter  and experience the challenge, teamwork and responsibility that come with the job. Delivered by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service across West Dunbartonshire, this one-day programme is designed to be enjoyable, informative and confidence-building for all participants."

This fantastic initiative highlights the impact employers can have in inspiring and engaging young people through meaningful, real-world experiences.

Know an employer making a difference?
We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch at info@dywwest.co.uk

We're inviting employers to take part in our Employer Takeover Campaign across our socials.

This is a great opportunity to showcase your organisation, highlight career pathways and inspire young people by sharing real insights into your industry.

We're looking to film short, engaging video content with apprentices/staff.

Ideas include:
Behind the scenes or day in the life clips
Role spotlights 
Quick Q&As
Myth-busting your industry
Career pathway tips

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

Click here to watch our employer takeovers

Running from 11 May - 5 June, The Fiver Challenge, supported by HSBC UK, is a free, national enterprise programme that teachers can run with pupils aged 5–11 to build confidence, creativity and essential life skills, with the chance for schools to win up to £1,000 through competitions running across the four weeks.

Pupils receive £5 and create and run their own microbusiness, gaining hands-on experience in planning, budgeting, marketing and selling. Teachers are supported with flexible and free, ready-to-use downloadable resources that link across the curriculum. The programme is also mapped against the Skills Builder Universal Framework and accredited to Impact Level 3.

To find out more or register, visit www.fiverchallenge.org.uk or contact david.stewart@y-e.org.uk

Another successful three weeks of the GROW programme, featuring a diverse range of engaging sessions delivered by a fantastic mix of employers.

Host employers and participating schools included:

Centrica – Knightswood Secondary
Fare Share - St Peter the Apostle
Opos Ltd - Inverclyde Academy
Barrhead Housing - St Lukes High School
Cloch Housing - Inverclyde Academy
Terumo Aortic - St Lukes High School
NRS - St Columbas High School
BAE Systems - Linwood HS
SFRS -Knightswood Secondary
Morgan Stanley - SPTA
DXC - Knightswood Secondary
Arnold Clark - SPTA
The Wyllieum - Inverclyde Academy
Opos Ltd - St Lukes
Beacon Arts - St Columbas HS
Easterhouse Sports Centre - Linwood HS
 
We appreciate the continued support and commitment from all participating schools and employers.

Diodes Incorporated is hosting an Apprentice Open Evening on 23rd April at their site in Greenock.

The event offers a chance to gain insight into working in the industry, with opportunities to speak to current apprentices and take part in interactive workshops.

Attendees can also learn more about upcoming opportunities, as the company is currently recruiting for its 2026 apprenticeship intake, with six roles available.

Further details on how to attend and apply can be found on the event flyers below.

West College Scotland is hosting an Open Day at their Greenock Campus on Tuesday 9th June.

Join them to explore courses, meet staff, and get a feel for student life!

Click here to register