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Thomas Johnstone School Talks & Tours

Thomas Johnstone School Talks & Tours

This month, Thomas Johnstone held more talks and tours for our local schools, Park Mains High School and St Andrews Academy, at their factory in Inchinnan.

The pupils were introduced to the company and gained insights into its operations. They enjoyed a tour of the manufacturing facility, where they not only learned about the various roles available but also discovered exciting apprenticeship opportunities.

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Renfrewshire Connect

Renfrewshire Connect

We had the pleasure of attending the annual Renfrewshire Connect event at Paisley Lagoon.

It was an excellent opportunity for networking and making new connections. We also attended a few of the fantastic webinars throughout the day.

Looking forward to next year!

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COB Futures Event

COB Futures Event

We had a fantastic day we had at the COB Futures event at SWG3.

This event, held in collaboration with our colleagues from DYW Glasgow and DYW LED, welcomed over 200 pupils from across each region.

Hosted by Anna Devitt, the event focused on learning for sustainability and supporting green career paths. The pupils participated in various activities and heard from an excellent panel of professionals.

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East Renfrewshire DYW Employer Breakfast

East Renfrewshire DYW Employer Breakfast

We attended East Renfrewshire's DYW Employer Breakfast this week.

Well done to all the participating schools; numerous employers expressed interest in partnering for DYW activities!

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East Renfrewshire Council DYW Employer Breakfast

East Renfrewshire Council DYW Employer Breakfast

Our friends at East Renfrewshire Council education are holding a DYW Employer Breakfast event on the morning of 8th May at Barrhead High School 10am-12noon (representing all schools in the authority).

If your organisation wants to help develop the future workforce please get in touch ➡️ info@dywwest.co.uk
 

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Inverclyde STEM Festival

Inverclyde STEM Festival

DYW West are supporting Inverclyde Council with a new STEM Festival taking place the w/c 3rd June 2024.

We are aiming to have employers deliver STEM activity in primary schools (during the day Mon-Fri) and secondary schools in the evening (Mon-Thu).

The purpose of the festival is to get more young people interested in STEM subjects and future careers.

If you have a STEM activity you could deliver please look at the attached spreadsheet (download in attachments section below) – pick a school(s) and date(s) and let us know by contacting us on info@dywwest.co.uk with Inverclyde STEM Fest in the title. The 2nd tab of the spreadsheet has info we would also need so please complete that and return the spreadsheet to the email above.

The hashtag for the week is #InverclydeStemFest

Please click the attachment below to download the spreadsheet

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DYW Network & Partner Session: Youth Scotland

DYW Network & Partner Session: Youth Scotland

Join DYW & Youth Scotland's session for educators, careers advisors and other professionals who work with young people.

Youth Scotland's Dynamic Youth Award is an extremely flexible and accessible qualification that can wrap around any DYW activity and provide a framework for recognising and accrediting the skills and achievements of young people gained through participating in the activities and projects you already offer through DYW programmes.

This session takes place on Wednesday 24th April - 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

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Free DYW Events for Employers

Free DYW Events for Employers

Ready to boost your confidence in engaging with young people through work placements and mentoring?

Explore DYW's FREE employer training sessions, designed to empower you with the skills and confidence needed to make a lasting impact. 

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DXC Technology Expands Digital Futures Academy to Educate and Inspire Young People in Glasgow City Region

DXC Technology Expands Digital Futures Academy to Educate and Inspire Young People in Glasgow City Region

GLASGOW, Scotland, March 20, 2024 – DXC Technology, a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has today expanded its DXC Digital Futures Academy, a four-year education program for secondary-school students, into the Glasgow City Region to educate and inspire a new generation of STEM students.

Partnering with Developing the Young Workforce West (DYW West), DXC will support and empower young people by teaching key social and technical skills to enhance their career prospects and shape the future of work.

52 students aged 12-14 years from eight schools have been selected. They will be taught technology skills spanning a number of key areas including automation, big data, virtual reality, and coding, as well as professional development skills.

DXC is expanding the Academy following the success of its pilot program in Greater Manchester which was launched in partnership with Manchester United Foundation in March 2023. Now midway through its second year, the pilot scheme saw 50 students from six schools delivered around 340 hours of STEM learning and personal development training. All students enrolled onto the Academy successfully completed year one of the program, with 60% of them female.

“We are proud to extend this fantastic initiative into Scotland and use our technology skills to drive a positive impact in local communities across the UK,” said Derek Allison, Vice President UK Public Sector, Aerospace and Defence at DXC Technology. “With the Digital Futures Academy, our colleagues are using their energy, passion and technical expertise to educate and inspire young people in their academic and professional journeys.”

The curriculum of the Digital Futures Academy has been co-created by DXC’s experts, DYW West, and local teacher advisory groups. Together, they will use mentoring, personal development, and practical sessions to build the leaders of the future. At the end of the program, students will be supported with pathways into further education, colleges, apprenticeships, and employment.

“The Scottish Government launched DYW in 2014 to ensure young people have a work-relevant educational experience. We are bridging the gap between industry and education, helping employers play an active role in preparing young people for the world of work,” said Bob Davidson, Programme Director at DYW West. “What makes the Academy unique is that it is a four-year commitment from DXC to transform the lives of these students. We are delighted that we are working together to reduce levels of youth unemployment in Scotland.”

DXC will work closely with DYW and the four local authorities it is partnering with across the Glasgow City Region in their mission to influence education and help shape the future workforce Scotland needs. By introducing the students to key skills required in the technology sector, the Academy will help build a future pipeline of local digital talent.

“It is fantastic that DXC Technology are working in partnership with DYW West to expand the Digital Futures Academy into Scotland,” said Graeme Dey, Scottish Minister for Higher and Further Education and Minister for Veterans (including responsibility for DYW). “As the world becomes more digitally connected, the Academy is an excellent opportunity for young people from the region to learn about new technologies and enhance and develop their skills relevant for all industries.”

Schools taking part in the Digital Futures Academy include:

1) Castlehead High School, 2) Renfrew High School, 3) Eastwood High School, 4) Woodfarm High School, 5) Clydeview Academy, 6) Notre Dame High School , 7) Vale of Leven Academy, 8) St Peter the Apostle High School

 

Link to original post on DXC.com

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Teacher Insight Day at Altrad

Teacher Insight Day at Altrad

Last month we held a Teacher Insight Event at Altrad Babcock, Renfrew.

This 2 hour, informative session gave teachers and college lecturers from across the West Region the chance to hear all about the technical opportunities and apprenticeships Altrad offer young people.

We heard from current apprentices who shared their experiences and answered any questions around the apprenticeship roles on offer. 

We were then given a tour of the premises and seen the various facilities and some of the projects Altrad were working on. This was a great opportunity for a face-to face engagement session that will help to inspire the next generation of talent into the energy sector.

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