Diodes Incorporated, Greenock, is offering an incredible opportunity for young people with five apprenticeship positions now available. This program offers practical, hands on training, helping apprentices develop essential skills and build a solid foundation for a successful career in the industry.

To help potential applicants learn more, Diodes is hosting an Apprentice Open Evening on Thursday, 6th March from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Diodes Greenock, Larkfield Industrial Estate, PA16 0EQ.

This event is a great chance to meet the team, ask questions, and explore the benefits of an apprenticeship at Diodes.

Barclays recently hosted their "B in Tech" event at their Glasgow campus, welcoming around 50 pupils from Inverclyde schools, Clydeview Academy and Port Glasgow High School.

This fantastic event has been hosted previously for pupils within the West Region, with two more sessions planned in the coming weeks.

The event aimed to inspire students to consider Computer Science as a National 4 or 5 subject and to explore the exciting career opportunities available in the tech industry.

Pupils engaged in a range of interactive activities, and the day provided a fun and practical insight into the endless possibilities of a future in tech.

A big thank you to the brilliant team at Barclays for making this event such a success!

What a fantastic last session of 2024 for our Digital Futures Academy with DXC Technology!

The pupils enjoyed incredible VR sessions, with DXC, & AR session, with Sight and Sound Technology, followed by a festive Christmas party with movies and games!

A massive thank you to everyone at DXC for organising and to Sight and Sound for their AR session 

Morgan Stanley is hosting their "Step In, Step Up: Women in STEM" event in Glasgow. This is a one-day programme for anyone interested in tech!

Successful candidates must be a student studying at S4-S6 level and at least 16 years of age by the start date.

Start date - 18th-19th Feb 2025
Apply by 31st Jan 2025

Don't miss the chance to network with industry experts, explore the world of STEM, and kickstart your journey into the tech world.

Apply now:  https://buff.ly/3BcLosF

Today we had 52 pupils attend DXC Technology for the latest Digital Futures Academy session.

The focus was on building essential personal skills, and what better way to do that than with an engaging Murder Mystery experience?

Huge thanks to Julie Greer and Kenny Morrison from West College Scotland for leading such a fantastic session!

The pupils worked together to crack a thrilling case, honing teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking. They even got a glimpse into the cutting-edge technology used in forensic and crime investigations. 

Thank you to Michelle Muirhead and the amazing team at DXC for organizing another memorable session.

STEM West 24 has come to a close, and what an incredible two days it’s been!

We had a fantastic time with hands-on activities, inspiring employers, and secondary school pupils fully immersing themselves in the world of STEM. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event unforgettable!

A special thanks to West College Scotland for hosting us. Over 850 pupils attended, engaging with 60 exhibitor tables and the exciting Arnold Clark van.

We can’t wait to see you again next year!

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!
 

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

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!