Dundee and Angus Developing The Young Workforce Information

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is a Scottish Government strategy that outlines various actions to ensure young people have the skills and experiences to successfully move from education into employment and reduce youth unemployment rates. The strategy was developed as a result of recommendations made by the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce, chaired by Sir Ian Wood. A key part of the DYW strategy is to bring businesses and education closer together. This strong link will help young people become more ‘work ready’, through various activities including providing high quality work inspirational activities, increasing the range of vocational qualifications and apprenticeships available and having business work with schools to help develop work- focussed curriculum. DYW Regional groups have been established across Scotland, and our team’s remit covers Dundee and Angus. The groups are industry-led. This means that we respond to the needs, wants and ideas of the local labour market and work with education establishments to help meet these. Our work not only helps young people, but also supports local businesses of all sizes to meet their workforce needs. The Dundee and Angus DYW team are based in the Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce in City Quay. Our contact details are: Angela Vettraino, DYW Manager - angela@dywda.co.uk Claire Gammie, Employer Liaison Advisor, covering Health, Care, Business Services, Administration and Hospitality - claire@dywda.co.uk Rachel McEwen, Employer Liaison Advisor, covering Leisure, Digital, Cultural, Creative, Sport, Retail, Tourism and other - rachel@dywda.co.uk Ross Paterson, Employer Liaison Advisor, covering Energy, Science, Food, Manufacturing, Construction and Land Based - ross@dywda.co.uk Melissa Craig, Employer Liaison Administrator - Melissa@dywda.co.uk T: 01382 443408 / 443409 E: contact@dywda.co.uk