09
April
2020
Bring your Child to Work Day! Home Edition
Thursday 23rd April!
With the current situation there are more parents working from home and home schooling their children, so we at Developing the Young Workforce thought we would put a different spin on this years Bring Your Child to Work Day by doing a Home Edition!
05
March
2020
Interview with Foundation Apprentice, Glen Kelly
Glen is a Foundation Apprentice with Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce and a pupil at Monifieth High School.
To see where a Foundation Apprenticeship could take you, visit apprenticeships.scot
05
March
2020
Introduction to Social Enterprise
Author:
Melissa Craig
The DYW
Dundee & Angus team recently worked in partnership with the Social
Enterprise Academy to deliver two workshops for teachers, giving an
introduction to running a social enterprise in schools. These sessions were
open to any primary or secondary teachers who wanted to find out how to set up
and operate a successful social enterprise in their school.
04
March
2020
Life After a Modern Apprenticeship
Author:
Melissa Craig
Melissa from the team recently spoke with Kelsey Orrock, former Modern Apprentice (MA) and now full-time employee of Dundee and Angus College, about her journey since completing her apprenticeship.
20
November
2019
Interview Skills Training With The Prince’s Trust
Author:
Melissa Craig
The Princes Trust Team Programme is a 12-week course facilitated by staff seconded from Police Scotland. This is undertaken by young people who have struggled to find a job, or have faced barriers to entering the world of work. We were delighted to be asked to help Team 6 build their confidence and skills so they are better placed to get a job in the sector of their choice.
23
August
2019
Meaningful Work Experience Award – James Pirie & Son Butcher
Author:
Melissa Craig
How was the partnership formed?
This is another partnership which was formed between a school and an employer meeting to discuss what potential there would be for partnership working.
Webster’s High school recognised one of their current S4 pupils was at risk of disengaging from school, so met with James Pirie & Son Butcher to discuss further. After some discussion a work placement was created which would work around classes.
The young person attended the work placement at James Pirie & Son Butcher in Newtyle every Monday and Wednesday from December 2018 as part of their blended curriculum. Prior to the start of the placement, the employer was made aware of the pupil’s needs and they have supported him accordingly.
16
August
2019
DYW Champion – Angus Award – Roger McGill, J&D Wilkie
How was the partnership formed?
Building on the partnership developed over the past 5 or 6 years, Webster’s High School worked closely with J&D Wilkie again this session to enhance and expand the partnership. Webster’s High School link contact within J&D Wilkie is now Roger McGill, Financial Director, and Roger has really helped to drive the partnership forward this session.
09
August
2019
DYW Champion – Dundee – John Alexander, Alexander Decorators Limited
Journey to this point
John Alexander has been running his own company since 2002. John started by himself and now has over 20 staff on the payroll including young and adult apprentices.
02
August
2019
College-Employer Partnership – Robertson Construction Tayside and Dundee and Angus College
Author:
Melissa Craig
How was the partnership formed?
This partnership was formed as a result of proactive working by both Robertson Construction Tayside and Dundee and Angus College. The staff within the college understand how important it is to partner with employers where possible to ensure cohesive working and to ensure all working practice standards are met. This also gives the students the best opportunity when leaving education and entering the work place.
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