INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS PROJECTS

DYW Ayrshire’s Innovative School Projects continue to go from strength to strength with now over 100+ active projects across Ayrshire. Our most recent funding support went to St. Josephs Academy, which celebrated the launch of their Barista and Cycle Maintenance projects in December. We were also very proud to support the launch of ‘The Valley Café’ at Garnock Community Campus, a visitor space for parents, pupils, staff and the local community. But that wasn’t all for December!

DYW Ayrshire supported Lockhart Campus to launch two new projects at the school – Cycle Maintenance and Digital Media. Finally, great news from Doon Academy with the launch of their very own Skill’s Academy in late November, now a total of four on-going projects supporting pupils’ getting into the world of work.

We wish the projects all the success!

is here to provide a link between employers, educators and young people and through our initiatives such as Young Persons Guarantee, Work Experience Programmes, Innovative School Projects and Curricular Connections we can help to bring these career opportunities to young people, and bring young people to industries and employers.

We can’t do this on our own however and need as many employers as possible to engage with these initiatives to succeed. We know businesses in all sectors are facing challenges just now and putting time and effort into initiatives with young people can sometimes slide down the priority list but the rewards are significant.

If you would like to engage in any way, no matter how small, please contact DYW Ayrshire and we will help you to help our future workforce.

Thank you,

Lorna Gibson Chair, DYW Ayrshire

A big thank you to all the organisations that have pledged (or renewed!) the Young Person’s Guarantee. The Scottish Government introduced the Young Person’s Guarantee as a recognised accreditation for employers who are supporting young people get into the world of work.

How can it benefit your organisation?

• Increase your business profile within the community

• Get early access to the future talent pipeline

• Develop and motivate your existing staff

• Raise awareness of your industry and organisation

• Contribute to your corporate social responsibility

• Support the curriculum to ensure it is industry relevant to prepare young people for the future workforce

This is a free accreditation that we can sign you up to! Get in touch at info@dywayrshire.com