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.

Head along to West College Scotland’s Open Evening to find out more about their full-time, part-time and evening courses as well as apprenticeships, learning support and funding.

Held at each of their main campuses the events will provide a showcase of the College departments and support services. College staff and students will be on hand to give information about courses and career paths as well as assist with applications.

The events will take place at the following dates & venues from 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

Are you an employer who is looking to recruit?

West Dunbartonshire Council Working4U Employability Team are hosting a Recruitment Event on Tuesday 23rd April 

This is a great opportunity to come along and use this event to promote your business, network and discover the breadth of talent and people across West Dunbartonshire looking for employment and opportunities

If you're interested in attending then please contact info@dywwest.co.uk

Do you or someone you know have an interest in a career within the construction industry?

City Gate Construction have put together a "Construction Do's and Dont's" checklist to use when applying for construction jobs.

You can download the checklist below.

West College Scotland is dedicated to providing real-life experience to students, and are seeking your collaboration to make it happen. Are you willing to offer work placement opportunities in finance-related fields for a minimum duration of 21 hours and between the months of April and Mid-June?

As part of WCS commitment to preparing students for the workforce, they're looking for professionals who are open to taking on students for work placements. Your mentorship and guidance can greatly contribute to their growth and development in the finance sector.

If you're interested in offering work placements then please email info@dywwest.co.uk

Additional info on Work Placements:

• We would be hoping for real life work experience in a financial setting for our students. If they could job shadow, or be given a particular task, that would add real value to their future CVs and job interview responses, that would be ideal
• A placement with yourselves would help with our students understanding of class room learning in the real world
• If you can offer placement to 1 or 2 students that would be a great support.
• The Unit actually has a minimum of 21 hours Work Placement activity – this can be extended if that meets the availability of the student and yourselves.
• The timings of the placement are likely to be March -June – again is this flexible although the first two weeks in May would be difficult as the students have an exam in May – 15^th May for this year.

Diodes Incorporated are holding an Apprentice Open Evening on Wednesday 6th March at their site in Greenock as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024!

National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, University of Strathclyde, West College Scotland and Scottish Engineering will also be in attendance to speak about apprenticeship routes into engineering.

Parents and carers are welcome to attend.

Please find further details on the above image

Skills Development Scotland are holding an S5 and S6 Foundation Apprenticeships webinar for parents and carers who are supporting a child making their senior phase option choices.

Join the session on Thursday 22nd Feb from 18:30-19:30

Click here to register

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