Source: Young People in Inner Moray Firth: Attitudes and Aspirations Report, August 2018
How can my business get involved with DYW Moray?
Offer Work Related Learning Experiences
Could you offer work experience, a workplace visit, or give a career talk? Work-related learning experiences are vital for inspiring the next generation of employees. Drop us a line to let us know what your business could offer.
Run a project with DYW Moray support
Already got an innovative idea you want to pilot? A project given to pupils to work on with an employer can significantly develop their employability skills. Find out how we can help.
Partner with a school or Moray College UHI
Partnering with local schools and colleges allows a common understanding to be developed about what skills and experiences young people require to be successful in the world of work. Read about some of our Case Studies with Education.
Recruit an Apprentice
Hiring an apprentice can reduce your recruitment costs, plug skills gaps, and increase productivity. DYW Moray and partners aim to increase the number of employers recruiting apprentices, and we are here to support you on your journey.
Volunteer to become a Mentor
Mentoring can transform young people's lives as they get the chance to speak to a professional one-to-one who is outwith their household and school. There are two fantastic mentoring programmes in Moray: Career Ready and Mentoring Young Talent.
Support the Young Person's Guarantee
The Young Person’s Guarantee aims to give all young people in Scotland the chance to succeed despite the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. To support young talent and build your future workforce you can engage with the Young Person’s Guarantee by supporting one or more of the five asks of employers. Download our Young Person's Guarantee Employer Guide.
Support the Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit. If you would like to find out more about this scheme click here. If you would like to know about the wrap around support you can receive for employing a kickstart young person click here to download the toolkit.
Employer Toolkit - Recruiting and Inducting School Leavers
What's in it for the employer?
- Facilitates business growth and sustainability
- Raises company and industry profile
- Develops and energises staff
- Supports with succession planning
- Help give something back
- Streamlines recruitment process
- Creates a talent pipeline into the industry
- Contributes to corporate social responsibility
Find out more...
The links below can help you find more in-depth information from specific sources. If you’re struggling with a particular issue, please get in touch – we're happy to help.
I am interested in Employer Case Studies
Find out what other employers have been doing to help young people better prepare for the world of work.
I am interested in SIGNING UP TO THE DYW NEWSLETTER
Keep up to date with our news and events by signing up to our newsletter.
I am interested in Founders4Schools
You can sign up to become a DYW volunteer at Founders4Schools where educators will contact you to engage with their young people.
I am interested in Marketplace
You can upload any DYW opportunities you have to our online Marketplace where educators can browse and book spaces for their students. Offers can be posted nationally or locally.
I am interested in Hiring an apprentice
There are over 100 types of apprenticeships available in Scotland. From construction to digital media, you can find one to suit your business.
I am interested in Blog
We’re passionate about the impact our work has on education, young people, and businesses – and we can’t stop talking about it!
I am interested in Sharing my Career Story
We would like to encourage those who are employed in Moray to share their career story with us. Thereafter, we will promote this to young people through our social media channels.
