This month, we celebrated the end of Year 2 of DXC's Digital Futures Academy!

The final session focused on emerging technologies, with students taking part in a carousel of interactive activities including creating their own games using AI software, expanding their skills with virtual reality headsets, and testing their knowledge in a tech trends quiz.

The day concluded with a graduation ceremony, recognising students’ hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout the year.

Congratulations to everyone involved for another fantastic year!

Morgan Stanley are holding a High School Insight Week at their Glasgow offices for S5 & S6 pupils!

This is a great opportunity to experience real working life and explore exciting career paths! 

• From 13th–17th October 2025
• Apply by Friday 12th September
• Eligibility info on above image

Click here for Technology

Click here for Operations & Accountancy 

This week, our team delivered STEM boxes to all primary schools in Inverclyde as part of Inverclyde STEM Festival, kindly supplied by Thermo Fisher!

These boxes were packed with fun, hands-on STEM activities to inspire young learners.

A big thank you to Sheena at Thermo Fisher for arranging this fantastic resource once again!

Our flagship STEM West event will return on the 17th & 18th November 2025 at West College Scotland, Clydebank campus.

The aim of the event is to inspire young people to choose STEM subjects at school and give employers the chance to showcase their company or industry. Last year, we welcomed over 800 pupils from four of our local authorities (West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, and Inverclyde) along with more than 50 exhibitors!

If you are an employer interested in showcasing your company and can bring along something interactive or hands on for S2–S4 pupils to engage with over the two days, then we’d love to hear from you. Even if you can only attend one of the days, it would be great to have you involved!

If you’re interested in showcasing at STEM West 2025, please click here to complete the attendance form.

Remember, this isn’t your usual careers event – we’re looking for something hands on and engaging to capture young people’s interest.

If you have any questions, please email:
clarke.speirs@dywwest.co.uk or taylor.mcateer@dywwest.co.uk

Thanks!

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!