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Developing the Young Workforce
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) creates opportunities to enhance the skills and knowledge that young people need in order to best prepare them for the transition from education into employment!
We work to bridge the gap between education, the curriculum, and the world of work by providing meaningful experiences and opportunities to engage with employers. These partnerships offer invaluable industry perspective while equipping young people with key life skills. Our employer-led engagement not only inspires the next generation but also strengthens the link between today’s workforce and tomorrow’s talent.
Our goal can be summed up best as career inspiration through creating various opportunities ranging from hands on career insight, mock interviews, CV support, inspiring class talks, and so much more!
I’m Kacey, your School Coordinator! I’m based in Baldragon every Thursday and Friday but I’m always an email away if you have any requests or questions- please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Anything we can do to support the young people of Baldragon Academy to ensure they feel as prepared and supported for stepping into the world of work!
Check out the DYW Tay Cities website for up-to-date information about apprenticeships, vacancies, career inspiration and an update on things going across Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross!
Developing the Young Workforce - DYW
UCAS INFORMATION.pdfUniversity information, including open day dates and deadlines can be found in the following document.
Careers Officers
Pupils receive a comprehensive careers service within the school either in discussion with their guidance teacher and/or by making an appointment with one of our friendly Careers officers. Information can also be found in the Library about university and Further Education courses, University open days and possible apprenticeships. We provide a service to pupils that includes guidance, support and information. All 1:1 sessions are completely individualised, and person centred to the young person, so a wide variety of services and tools are used.
Skills Development Scotland
SDS have a careers centre based in the town centre, where our career guidance continues for anyone once they leave school, in fact it is an all-age service. We have partnerships with many employability services to help people find work, paid training or study.
Please encourage your pupils to come and see us – they don’t need to wait for an appointment, they are always welcome to drop in for a chat.
Our career website My World of Work can provide tools and activities for teachers to use with their pupils and is an extension of the support we provide. Quizzes such as My Strengths/ About me are great starter tools to get our young people to start to think about their futures. Other resources on the website including the Career Options section, which is an informative area that explores the wide variety of jobs that are available, it gives in depth information on the job along with entry requirements and pathways to get there. If you have any questions in regard to anything on this newsletter please pop down to careers room at anytime.
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