Employers

Apprenticeship Support

Find out how DYW Moray can support you with Apprenticeships

The Moray Apprenticeship Development Manager offers free, dedicated support to employers across Moray, helping you make the most of apprenticeships at every stage. Whether you’re new to apprenticeships or looking to strengthen your existing approach, we provide tailored guidance to ensure your workforce has the skills it needs now and in the future. People of all ages can undertake an apprenticeship, making it also a powerful tool for upskilling existing staff all the way up to honours degree level. Apprenticeships offer a flexible, work-based route to developing talent, and our support ensures employers can make the most of these opportunities.

We can support your organisation with:

• Identifying current and future skills gaps - We work with you to understand your workforce needs and explore how apprenticeships can help build a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Recommending suitable apprenticeship frameworks and levels - Receive clear, practical advice on the most relevant apprenticeship routes for your business, from entry-level programmes to higher and graduate apprenticeships.
• Supporting your recruitment processes - Get help shaping your recruitment strategy, from designing effective job roles to ensuring your processes attract the right candidates.
• Creating and promoting job adverts - We can assist with drafting job descriptions, advertising your vacancies through local networks, and reaching young people, career changers, and the wider community.
• Sharing apprenticeship best practice - Access guidance on managing apprentices, structuring on-the-job learning, and creating an environment where apprentices can thrive.
• Connecting you with training providers - We help you navigate the training landscape, introduce you to the right providers, and support you to build strong, productive partnerships.

If you’d like to discuss how apprenticeships can support your organisation’s growth, we’re here to help and all support is completely free. Email Aimee at aimee.stephen.moray@uhi.ac.uk

What Can I Get Involved In?

DYW Moray supports a range of activity types. If you want to get involved or find out more please see the below information.

• Offer a workplace visit
• Deliver a talk or workshop
• Support a curriculum project
• Host a work placement
• Take part in events
• Recruit a young person

This list is not exhaustive, if there is something else you have in mind let us know

What are the benefits?

Employers who engage with DYW see stronger talent pipelines, improved recruitment confidence and increased visibility among young people.

DYW Moray Employer Toolkits

Here you will find some of the helpful DYW Moray employer toolkits

• Recruiting Young People
• DYW Moray Ambassador Model- tips on how to get more people in your organisation involved
• Engaging with Young People During Activities

The DYW Pledge

Would you like to sign up for FREE and pledge your support?

The DYW Pledge is totally free to sign up to and shows that you are pledging your support to Developing The Young Workforce in Scotland. 

To find out more visit our pledge page HERE.