19
March
2021
Arbroath collaboration leads the way in eco charge
Author:
Melissa Craig
Multi-national company Veolia has teamed up with Arbroath High School to develop the next generation of leaders.
The waste management company aims to resource the world and constantly analyses what the planet will look like in 2050. Veolia’s team is passionate about educating young people on the circular economy.
Current S2 pupils will be 42-years-old in 2050, an age which sees many professionals step into their first leadership role.
25
February
2021
25
February
2021
25
February
2021
25
February
2021
19
January
2021
DYW Dundee & Angus Appoints School Co-ordinators
Author:
Melissa Craig
Developing the Young Workforce Dundee & Angus has recently appointed a Co-ordinator in every secondary school across the area, to help drive forward work-based learning and industry engagement with pupils, preparing them for the world of work.
10
September
2020
Introducing Street League
Street League are the UK’s largest Sport for employment charity and are very excited to have recently expanded our Dundee team to now deliver within Angus. We strive to support young people gain and improve their employability skills as well as enhancing their physical and mental well-being.
10
September
2020
Kickstart Scheme Now Live!
The Kickstart Scheme, a ground-breaking initiative to support 16-24 year olds into work has been launched by the Government today.
Any size and type of organisation that employs people can offer young people, claiming Universal Credit, a six-month work placement that will be paid for by government. The Kickstart Scheme will be delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions and will initially be open until December 2021, with the option of being extended.Kickstart Scheme jobs must be new and of good quality. Government will pay 100% of the age-relevant National Minimum Wage, National Insurance and pension contributions for 25 hours a week.
02
September
2020
Delivering the Youth Guarantee
Giving every young person the chance to succeed.
The Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Fiona Hyslop MSP, has announced further details on how the Youth Guarantee will give young people the chance to succeed despite the economic impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). Today’s announcement has confirmed additional investment for Developing the Young Workforce Regional Groups to support the delivery of the Youth Guarantee including strengthening our offer in the senior phase and ensuring those furthest from the labour market can access the appropriate support.
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