The Young Person's Guarantee

What is the Young Person's Guarantee ? 

The opportunity of a job, placement, training or volunteering for every 16-24 year old in Scotland – based on your own goals and ambitions. 

  • If you are a young person and need support to get into employment, education, training or an apprenticeship email DGYouthGuarantee@dumgal.gov.uk 
  • To search our local directory of employment, skills and related support click here   
  • For more information on the Young Person’s Guarantee visit www.youngpersonsguarantee.scot
  • If you are interested in our DG Workplace Skills Award click here

For employers, get the support you need to build your future workforce. 

  • If you are a business or an employer and would like to get involved with the Young Person's Guarantee, please go to our Employer pages for more information

Education

Within Dumfries & Galloway there are a number of routes to further or higher education, including D&G College, SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) and the University of the West of Scotland.

Training & Development

Training and Development offers opportunities for people aged 16 and over to develop their personal employability skills, undertake specific training for a job or learn to apply knowledge of work related skills in a practical situation.


Employment

D&G have a number of growing sectors with a variety of different routes to employment. 

Apprenticeship

A Modern Apprenticeship offers people aged over 16 paid employment combined with workplace training. You'll work in a proper job with an employer, you'll get paid at least the minimum wage and you’ll come out of your apprenticeship with a qualification, as well as gaining skills and hands-on experience.