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

There are three types of Apprenticeships:

Foundation Apprenticeships for senior-phase secondary school pupils. Modern Apprenticeships which lets people earn a wage and gain an industry-recognised qualification. Graduate Apprenticeships provide up to Master’s degree level for new and existing employees.