CASE STUDIES
Delve into our DYW Glasgow case studies
First Bus Engineering Apprenticeship
It's been inspiring to follow Josh's journey at St Margaret Mary’s Secondary School. After completing engineering work experience with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and earning a spot in Glasgow Kelvin College's engineering course, he’s now started an apprenticeship with First Bus.
Workforce of the Future: The Hollybrook Scottish Cup Gallery Project
A project in partnership with Scottish Football Museum, Museums Galleries Scotland, Developing the Young Workforce Glasgow and Hollybrook Academy
Work Aware - CCG
CCG is delighted to be a part of this Work Aware programme, for the young people involved and its positive impact on CCG as a business. It is exciting to see the project’s development and its promotion of the construction industry’s varied career options.
Work Aware - COWI
COWI recently welcomed a group of young people to their Glasgow office in collaboration with QTS Group. The day was filled with meaningful conversations, where team members shared their personal career stories, offered a glimpse into our operations, and provided practical advice on job applications.
Work Aware - Elderpark Housing Association
Elderpark Housing Association considers careers in housing to be a rewarding and immensely fulfilling choice for young people. The team were delighted to support Work Aware as this opportunity encouraged young people to consider social housing as an amazing opportunity to create a lasting, interesting and vibrant career.
Construction Aware - A.C. Whyte
A.C. Whyte were delighted to support the development of Construction Aware due to the pressing challenge of attracting and retaining talent within the construction industry. This programme presents an opportunity for us to collaborate with others in the industry to address this issue.
Work Aware at S3
Work Aware at S3 has opened up opportunities for these young people to not only gain a qualification but also learn valuable life skills through employer interactions. Discover the results from our pilot.
Social Enterprise Competition
A group of S2 young people from Notre Dame High School conducted extensive research on a business idea, created a fantastic marketing campaign and presented their idea for a Social Enterprise Competition.
Shipwrecked Skills Day
Nearly one hundred S3 pupils from Glasgow schools joined forces to participate in this collaborative event with BIMA Scotland, Daydream Believers and City of Glasgow College
Glasgow House
As part of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Glasgow House’ series, DYW Glasgow hosted a networking session on Wednesday 9 August to celebrate our collective impact
Skills Workshop - Network Rail
A project with Network Rail and St Mungo's Academy where pupils put their creativity to test to design their own railway station
MCR Pathways - Hospitality Work Experience
An S5 ASN student is currently working with MCR Pathways to gain valuable experience in hospitality
Work Experience - Barclays
Kings Park pupils recently visited the Barclays campus in Glasgow to gain insight into apprenticeships and career pathways available
SPT - St Margaret Mary’s Secondary School
A young S6 student from St Margaret Mary's recently gained valuable employer experience with SPT after expressing a keen interest in the transport/engineering industry and meeting the employer at a Careers Awareness event
Dakota Hotel - St Mungo's Academy
St Mungo's Academy pupils were recently invited to the Dakota Hotel in Glasgow to learn the various routes and pathways in the travel and tourism industry
O’DonnellBrown – Climate Hero
O'DonnellBrown recently hosted a number of sessions to illustrate the proposal for a Climate Friendly Abercorn
Arnold Clark - Girls in the Automotive Industry
Shawlands Academy recently received a visit from an Arnold Clark female apprentice. This was organised in collaboration with the Automotive 30% club – an initiative set up to encourage more female representation in the automotive industry
STEM Event - Sector Awareness/Skills Development
STEM Event - Sector Awareness/Skills Development
Scottish Careers Week
In November 2023, DYW Coordinator, Sandra Berwick organised an abundant week of exciting and interactive careers workshops and events for St Mungo's Academy during Scottish Careers Week for all year groups shining a light on careers education and career opportunities for pupils to explore and become informed, be inspired and to make positive choices for the future.
Parkhill Business Breakfast
Parkhill Secondary School hosted a business breakfast where young people put their hospitality skills into practice
Volunteering with MCR Pathways
Senior Programme Executive, Nicholas Carroll, highlights the importance of volunteering as a mentor with MCR Pathways
Maximise May - Secure Your Future
An event held at Princes Trust to ensure young people were provided with as much information as possible to help them understand a range of pathways to post-school support
Career Ready - Cardinal Winning Secondary School
Cardinal Winning Secondary School pupils recently embarked on some internships with the help of Career Ready mentors to prepare them for the world of work
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