DYW Online Services

DYW Skills Academy

This programme, although primarily aimed at Summer 2020 school leavers, can be accessed by any young person and takes place over 5 weeks covering everything from Industry Insight Sessions to Employability Skills to Career Pathways. Sessions are led by leading industry experts.

  • Week 1: Industry Insight Sessions
  • Week 2: Skills Sessions
  • Week 3: E-Learning
  • Week 4: #NoWrongPath
  • Week 5: Applying for Jobs

For more information about what is on offer please visit: https://www.dyw.scot/skills-academy.html

Students need to register to take part in the Skills Academy which is completely free.  Simply log onto www.dyw.scot and follow the links to DYW Skills Academy or click on the Summer 2020 link and follow registation instructions.

DYW Biggest Parents Evening

4 separate events are being held between now and mid September informing parents and guardians about career pathways.

Event 1: Pathways to Industry (Tuesday 7th July @ 7pm)

Hear about the following:

  • Keyworker Sectors and Job Roles
  • The Exam Assessment Process
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
  • Skills Development
  • Routes into Industry

Event 2: Vocational Pathways (Tuesday 21st July @7pm)

Hear about the following:

  • The Apprenticeship Family
  • Vocational Pathways to Industry
  • Employer Experiences
  • Young People's Experiences

Event 3: #NoWrongPath to Industry (Tuesday 4th August @ 7pm)

Hear about the following:

  • Important #NoWrongPath Message
  • The Exam Feedback Process
  • Employer Career Journeys

Event 4: Pathways to Priority Industries (Tuesday 15th September @ 7pm)

Hear about the following: 

  • Current Labour Market Information
  • Priority Sector Employers
  • Employer's Ongoing Commitment to Young People

For full details please visit: https://www.dyw.scot/sbpe.html

Parents / Guardians need to register for these free events.  Simply go to www.dyw.scot and allow the link to Scotland Biggest Parent Evening or click on the Summer 2020 link to register.

E-DYW Platform

Your one stop digital resources hub. This on-line platform contains Educational Resources, Employability Support, On-line courses and so much more.  

Anyone can access this by going to www.dyw.scot and clicking on the E-DYW link.