We are currently planning for Scottish Apprenticeship Week, taking place from 2nd–6th March 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for your organisation to showcase your apprenticeship pathways and highlight the routes into your company or sector.

We are inviting employers to support our social media campaign during the week.

As part of this, we’re offering an apprenticeship photo opportunity. To take part, simply send us a photo of your apprentices along with your company logo. We’ll feature these across our social media platforms throughout the week. Alternatively, you can tag DYW West in your own Scottish Apprenticeship Week posts. (You can find links to all DYW West social media platforms by clicking here.)

If you would like to get involved, please email info@dywwest.co.uk.

We are currently seeking employers to support the delivery of our “Apprentice for a Day” initiative across East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde during Scottish Apprenticeship Week (first week of March 2026), following the success of the programme in Renfrewshire last year. (See news article below.)

This initiative gives senior phase pupils the opportunity to spend a day in the workplace, shadowing an apprentice and gaining a real insight into apprenticeship pathways. We are particularly keen to involve employers offering apprenticeship frameworks that do not require Highers, but are accessible through National 4 or 5 qualifications.

We are looking for:
7 employers in East Renfrewshire
8 employers in Inverclyde

If you are interested in participating then please email info@dywwest.co.uk

Renfrewshire SAW 25 Article

The National Apprenticeship Show is coming to SEC Glasgow!

If you're a school leaver, college student, or young adult, this is your chance to explore exciting apprenticeships, meet top employers, and get expert advice on your next steps!

• Tuesday 4 March | 10am - 2:30pm
• Wednesday 5 March | 10am - 2pm
• Parents & Carers Evening: Tuesday 4 March | 3:30pm - 6pm

This event is free and open to all school pupils & students across Scotland!

Register here

This webinar is aimed at the parents, guardians, carers and educators in the sphere of influence of young people’s career choices.

Part of the response to the critical skills shortage within the industry, the CITB-funded Construction Work Tasters project has sought to encourage more young people to take up careers in construction. 

With infrastructure, major construction projects, housebuilding and climate targets all dependant on attracting a sufficient breadth of talent, this webinar will explore why apprenticeships are a pathway worth considering.

Register

We are planning for Scottish Apprenticeship Week which takes place from 3rd-7th March!

We are looking for employers who would be interested in taking part in our social media campaign. This is a great opportunity for your organisation to showcase your apprenticeship pathways into your company/sector.

All you need to do is send us a picture of your apprentices and your logo, along with any apprenticeship opportunities you may have.

These will then be shared across our social media platforms throughout SAW week.

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

Skills Development Scotland are holding a free webinar for parents and carers to find out more about Scottish Apprenticeships, on 4th March at 7pm.

The one hour Zoom session gives an overview of Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships and a learning provider, employer and apprentices will explain the support to take an apprenticeship.

Register

We are starting to plan our next campaign which is Scottish Apprenticeship week (SAW)! This week runs from 6^th- 10^th March 2023. We are reaching out to you now to see if you would be interested in supporting any of the following:
 

1. Social media campaign - Apprenticeship Banner photo opportunity. We will come to your premises and take a picture of you and your apprentices/ colleagues with our DYW West SAW Banner. This picture will then be used on our social media platforms throughout SAW week.
2. 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 are keen to support any of the above, can you please let us know by emailing info@dywwest.co.uk
 

Nominations for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards are now open!

The pandemic has changed every aspect of people’s lives and apprenticeships are playing a key part in Scotland’s economic transformation.

It’s never been more important to recognise the success of dedicated apprentices, the commitment of their employers and innovation shown by learning providers.

This year, the awards will also showcase apprentices and employers working hard to support Scotland’s climate change ambitions and target of net zero emissions by 2045 with the introduction of two new categories: 

• Supporting Net Zero Apprentice Employer of the Year  
• Support Net Zero Apprentice of the Year 

Please consider putting forward individuals and organisations who you believe demonstrate excellence in the delivery of apprenticeships, whether they are an apprentice, employer, ambassador, instructor, or training provider.  

Award nominations close at noon on Wednesday 27 October 2021 winners will be revealed during Scottish Apprenticeship Week in March 2022.  

Visit apprenticeships.scot/awards to find out more about the new categories, use the new nominations platform and to submit nominations.  

If you have any questions, please contact Emma.Milroy@sds.co.uk