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 2^nd 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

Be inspired to make a difference in 2024 and mentor with MCR Pathways!

MCR Pathways are holding online info sessions to give you the opportunity to find out more about the MCR Pathways Young Talent programme, and ask questions. MCR Pathways is a national, award-winning mentoring programme. Their vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances.

 
Please register your interest via the links below:

Nationwide MCR Pathways Information Session 21/02/24 12:30- 1.00pm

Nationwide MCR Pathways Information Session 29/02/24 12:00-12.30 PM

West College Scotland are holding Open Days in March!

Dive into the details of their full-time, part-time, and evening courses. Discover exciting opportunities in apprenticeships, and explore the various avenues of learning support and funding available to you.

The events will take place at the following dates & venues from 10-1pm and 5-7pm: 

• Tuesday 26 March - Clydebank Campus
• Wednesday 27 March - Greenock Campus (Finnart Street)
• Thursday 28 March - Paisley Campus (Renfrew Road)

Click here to register

Join DYW for their "Making Career Education Easy with Founders4Schools info session on Tues 20th Feb from 3:30pm-4:00pm

Learn how to book an event in just 5 minutes to help you deliver Career Education to invite an inspiring speaker from the world of work into your classroom to hear about their career journey so you can connect learning in the classroom with the workplace.

Click here to register

Join DYW on Tuesday, 27th Feb, from 10.00am to 12.00pm, for a free employer training session aimed at boosting your confidence in delivering meaningful work placements to young talents.

This session is your key to creating impactful experiences for the next generation of professionals.

Click here to register

Skills Development Scotland are holding various Employer Support Webinars over the next few weeks

Click here to find out more and how to register or find each individual webinar below

• Learn, Lead, Succeed: The Business Owner's Guide to Creating a Learning Culture

• Supervisors' Success Formula: Motivating Teams with Recognition and Reward

• Talent Attraction

• Wellbeing at Work: Key Management Skills for a Thriving Workforce

• Succession Planning

• Joyful Workspaces: Mastering Skills for Cultivating Workplace Happiness
• Workforce Development

Join Get The Gen, on Tuesday 6th February from 0930-1030, for a taster session on Inclusion, Equity & Diversity.

Hear from a panel of IE&D leaders from top UK businesses, and the Get The Gen team. 

The panel includes: 

Jillian Fergusson - Diversity & Inclusion Manager at John Lewis Partnership

Rupa Mooker - various People and Diversity roles within the legal sector

Yvonne Crabbe - Head of People Strategy Execution at Merck

Click here to register

We are planning for Scottish Apprenticeship Week which takes place between 4^th-8^th March 2024.

This is a great opportunity for your organisation to showcase your apprenticeship pathways into your company/sector.

We are looking for employers who would be interested in taking part in the following:

Social media campaign - Apprenticeship photo opportunity. To take part please send us a picture of your apprentices and your logo. This picture will then be used on our social media platforms throughout SAW week.
Talks & Tour of your company with school pupils - Would you be interested in hosting a talk and tour of your workplace for any of our local schools? Transport will be covered by schools.

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

Please find below information on our next employer engagement event.

Taking place on the 31st January 2024 at West College Scotland, Greenock Campus, Finnart St, Greenock, Ambitions Restaurant, top floor.
This event will help employers understand how DYW can support them in developing their future workforce.

More info:
 
Aimed at employers of all sizes & sectors not currently involved in DYW, learn how together we can help Develop the Young Workforce of Inverclyde.

This free event will showcase how DYW West can help your organisation:

How can we support you to attract young people to your organisation
How we can help you engage with education through careers events, talks & tours, work experience, mentoring, apprenticeships etc
 
Arrive from 8.30am for a 9am start (finish approx. 10am)
Tea / coffee and pastries served

Spaces are limited so register now to secure your place

Click here to register

Would you like to improve your mentoring skills?

Join DYW for a Free Mentoring Young People: Good Practice webinar on 30th January from 10 am-12 pm

Whether you're a seasoned mentor or just starting out, this session is designed to elevate your mentoring skills

Click here to register