impact on young people
By providing young people with learning which is directly relevant to getting a job will benefit individuals and improve the economy through increased youth employment.
benefits to business
You will be helping young people to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge that you need for your business. Inspiring young people to work for you and securing a talent flow and promoting a positive awareness of your business in the community and supporting diversity in the workplace. You will be giving something back to your community as well as applying the perspective and skills of young people to your business challenges and providing development opportunities for your staff.
Ways to engage
Businesses from all sectors and of all sizes can be involved in a number of different opportunities. Whether it be speaking to young people about your job and experience, hosting a workplace visit, supporting mock interviews, setting a real life business challenge or using your expertise to bring a classroom topic to life. DYW Ayrshire are here to support you!
Employer Engagement Guide
DYW Ayrshire are based within Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce our role is to work together with schools and businesses to help inspire and develop our future workforce. Businesses from all sectors and of all sizes can be involved in a number of different opportunities. Whether it be speaking to young people about your job and experience, hosting a workplace visit, supporting mock interviews, setting a real life business challenge or using your expertise to bring a classroom topic to life. DYW Ayrshire are here to support you. An employer engagement guide has been developed to ensure a positive experience for all involved whilst ensuring preparation and purpose of the engagement is understood.
Apprenticeships
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