By Ashleigh McCulloch, Creative Director, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Regional Lead, DYW Glasgow We recently asked employers their thoughts on recruiting young people. Understanding the needs of young people…

By Nicholas Carroll, Senior Programme Executive, Developing the Young Workforce Glasgow  As an employer led initiative with young people at the heart, Developing the young Workforce has consistently sought to…

By Reece Mackay, DYW Glasgow In school, I had no clue what I wanted to do as a job/career. I didn’t even understand how jobs worked or what qualifications meant…

Seven years ago I left school to study “Mathematical Studies” as the University of Leeds. My degree was unique in allowing me to dip my toes into the worlds of…

By Robbie MacIsaac, Bellrock Technology When I left school, I didn’t quite have the grades to go straight to university to study engineering. However, alongside working at Tesco and a…

About the business: At A.C. Whyte, our 50 year history is built on pioneering performance. Specialising in major building refurbishment and energy efficiency works, we deliver place-based solutions for our…

Paid Work Placements (PWP) is funded by the Scottish Government through Glasgow City Council on behalf of Glasgow Futures Local Employability Partnership and the programme will be delivered by GCVS…

Case Study By DYW Coordinator, Sean O’Neill School: Hillhead High School Type of Activity: Workplace visit/challenges Name of Activity/Project: S6 Skills for Work Leadership Challenge Name of Employer: Scottish Event…

SFHA was delighted to welcome three young people working in the housing sector to participate in a panel session at the Annual Conference in June. Marcella Boyle, Executive Director of…