Developing the young workforce

Developing the Young Workforce is Scotland’s youth employment strategy to better prepare young people for the world of work. The main aim is to reduce youth unemployment levels by 40% by 2021 and this target has been achieved - four years ahead of schedule.

20 Regional Groups have been set up across Scotland to connect employers with education. DYW Ayrshire is hosted by Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce. The focus going forward is to strengthen partnerships across Ayrshire to sustain and build on this progress. Through a transformation in how employers engage with the education and the skills system, we are improving the work readiness of Ayrshire’s young people.