This month, Barclays hosted their "B in Tech" event at their Glasgow campus, welcoming around 90 pupils from East Renfrewshire schools.
The aim was to inspire students to consider Computer Science as a National 4 or 5 subject and explore future careers in technology.

Students enjoyed a series of engaging activities, including myth-busting quizzes to challenge common misconceptions about tech careers, a hands-on Microcoding session to demonstrate the accessibility of coding at home, and a Sphero Mini Golf coding activity where they navigated a mini golf course using code written on their phones.

The event offered a fun, practical insight into the possibilities of a future in tech.

A massive thank you to everyone at Barclays who made this day such a success!

What an incredible experience we had today attending JP Morgan’s Early Careers event at their Glasgow office!

We had the chance to hear from inspiring apprentices about their journeys and life as a JP Morgan apprentice, followed by a tour of their impressive state-of-the-art building.

A big thank you to JP Morgan for hosting us and to the apprentices who shared their valuable insights!
 

The countdown is on for STEM West 2024!

We’re still inviting employers to showcase their industries at our flagship event on 18th-19th November.

The aim of the event is to inspire young people to choose STEM subjects at school and have employers showcase their company/industry. Last year we had over 800 pupils attend from 4 of our local authorities, (West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde) with over 50 exhibitors!

If you are an employer who is interested in showcasing your company and can bring along something interactive or hands on for S2-S4 pupils to engage with over the 2 days then please let us know. Even if you can only attend one of the days, it would be great to still have you come!

Interested in showcasing at STEM West 2024? Please complete the registration form.

If you are unable to access the form then please complete the below Word Document and email to info@dywwest.co.uk

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

This month we had a fantastic start to Year 2 of our four-year partnership with DXC Technology for the Digital Futures Academy!

This session focused on Security and Social Engineering, offering students valuable insights into the world of cybersecurity.

We were also joined by Craig Steele and Kirstie Steele from Digital Skills Scotland, who led an exciting hands-on activity where students experienced hacking into a virtual bank.

A huge thank you to our partners and students for making this session so engaging and impactful!
 

To celebrate Renfrewshire Employability Week, we had the fantastic opportunity to visit the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre with pupils from schools across Renfrewshire!

It was an inspiring day for the students, learning about cutting-edge innovation and career possibilities in the manufacturing industry.

We have a fantastic opportunity for DYW SCs and careers advisers to explore early career roles in the financial/tech sector at JP Morgan’s new state-of-the-art campus in Glasgow, located just across from Central Station on Argyle Street.

Agenda:

• 09:00 Arrive, register, and enjoy tea & coffee
• 09:30 Welcome from Lynne Lockier, overview of the day
• 09:35 About JP Morgan – learn what they do, what happens in the building, and early career opportunities
• 10:00 Hear from current apprentices – their journey, what they’re doing, advice for young people considering applying, and Q&A
• 10:30 Activity
• 11:00 Tour
• 11:30/45 End

Click here to register

Our flagship STEM West event will return on the 18th & 19th November 2024 at West College Scotland, Clydebank campus.

The aim of the event is to inspire young people to choose STEM subjects at school and have employers showcase their company/industry. Last year we had over 800 pupils attend from 4 of our local authorities, (West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde) with over 50 exhibitors!

If you are an employer who is interested in showcasing your company and can bring along something interactive or hands on for S2-S4 pupils to engage with over the 2 days then please let us know. Even if you can only attend one of the days, it would be great to still have you come!

Interested in showcasing at STEM West 2024? Please complete the following form -https://forms.gle/zGPZ6iN8owMzoJk3A

If you are unable to access the above form then please complete the below Word Document and email to info@dywwest.co.uk

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

We are delighted to announce that Kareema Hilton has joined the DYW West board!

Jim Hannigan, Head of our Board, shares, "We are absolutely delighted to add someone of Kareema’s stature and experience to our Board. We know she is passionate about introducing young people to industry and the workplace, and her insight and enthusiasm will show her to be the perfect role model for school leavers no matter what pathway they follow. We wish her every success in her new role with us.”

Welcome aboard, Kareema!

This month marked an exceptional conclusion to the first semester of the DXC Technology UKI Digital Futures Academy (DFA). The program celebrated the achievements of its dedicated pupils with a series of enriching activities and well-deserved recognitions.

Students had the opportunity to explore state-of-the-art facilities, participate in hands-on coding sessions, and receive certificates acknowledging their hard work and accomplishments. These experiences not only enhanced their technical skills but also provided valuable insights into the dynamic field of digital technology.

Well done to all involved for their outstanding efforts! 

Looking forward to an amazing year 2!

As we look forward to an amazing year two, we are excited about the future prospects and continued success of the DFA program!

Barrhead High School's Home Economics National 5 class is on the lookout for local employers in the hospitality and food production sectors to inspire our students. We're seeking support in the form of work insights, guest talks, cooking demonstrations, and other practical activities.

This initiative will commence with the new academic year, and we believe that your industry expertise could provide invaluable learning experiences for our pupils.

If you're interested in making a positive impact on the next generation of hospitality and food industry professionals, please get in touch by emailing jan.mcmahon@dywwest.co.uk