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This is where you will find the latest highlights, inspiring best practice and innovative ideas!

#AJOBFOREVERYBODY - Forth Valley Round-Up

26/11/2020

 
Last week's #AJobForEverybody campaign saw partners from across Scotland sharing images and sign-posting resources across social media to raise awareness of, and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Across Forth Valley we brought you blogs from our partners LinkLiving and Dyslexia Scotland and shone the spotlight on how volunteering can help anyone develop their skills. 

You can revisit these blogs by clicking the images below: 
We were delighted that across Forth Valley, a number of our partners were keen to share incredible stories from young people they support to highlight where there is inspiring activity happening and to reinforce that there is indeed #AJobForEverybody.

Below you will find all the case studies that were shared on our social media and DYW Scotland's website and twitter account. Hover over the thumbnail below to find out more or click the image to open the PDF.  

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#AJobForEverybody - Spotlight on Volunteering

20/11/2020

 
As our final contribution to #AJobForEverybody, and in conjunction with Forth Valley College's commitment to volunteering, we're collaborating with our Third Sector partners across Forth Valley, Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI), CVS Falkirk and Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE), to shine the spotlight on Volunteering as a way to develop skills.

CTSI provide help and support to people living in Clackmannanshire who want advice on running or starting any type of charitable, social enterprise or voluntary group, as well as volunteering and community work. ​
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Louise Walker, the Volunteer Development Assistant explains how, following a long period of unemployment from the corporate world and with with no relevant experience of working in the third sector, volunteering paved the way for her to gain her new position. Through her role volunteering with SAMH she was able to develop new skills, network and gain the confidence she needed to succeed in gaining this new role. 

so...wHY Volunteer?

There are lots of reasons why someone decides to volunteer. The 'Why Volunteer' section of Volunteer Scotland's website has some great insight and frequently asked questions covering this as well as links to awards, qualifications and what it's like to work in the Third Sector.

If you are interested in finding out more about what it is like to volunteer across Forth Valley, CVS Falkirk have created a handy 'Frequently Asked Questions' page on  on their website and SVE have a section dedicated to case studies from young people who have gone through the Saltire Awards. 

Read what Eve, Crista and Caitlin have to say about their volunteering experience below: 
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Top 5 reasons people choose to volunteer
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Useful Links & resources

More information on volunteering across Forth Valley is available via the links below: 
Other places you can look to find volunteering opportunities and information in general:

#AJobForEverybody - Dyslexia Scotland

19/11/2020

 
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#AJobForEverybody is a DYW campaign promoting and celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  

One of the aims of the campaign is to demonstrate that by working on skills development, attitude and approach to life, young people have it within their own control to affect their outcome, whatever their condition or barrier.

Dyslexia Scotland is a national organisation, based in Stirling that works to support and 
empower people with dyslexia to reach their full potential. 

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The Dyslexic Career Journeys video series highlights the life and work experiences of dyslexic Scots. ​We have shared a small selection of the series below but you can link through to the full series by clicking the button below.
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Dyslexic Career Journeys
“At Dyslexia Scotland we have been working with DYW Forth Valley for a number of years now both within the school environment and virtually through signposting and connecting. This campaign is a great way to shout about the work of our combined efforts and to share resources out to a wider network of young people, their parents and their teachers. We hope that in sharing these resources, in particular the Dyslexic Careers Journeys Series, that young people with dyslexia will be inspired and optimistic for their futures."

Katie Carmichael, Career Coach, Dyslexia Scotland
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DYW Forth Valley Case Study of activity that happened between Dyslexia Scotland and Clackmannanshire Secondary School's Support Services in Alloa. Click to open the PDF and read in full.

useful links & resources

Dyslexia Scotland's website is loaded with useful resources that can help you think about your options and pathways to employment if you are Dyslexic. From advice to deciding what you want to do, to ideas and opportunities that can help you develop yourself on the way, to practical guidance on job interviews. It's all there. 

Below is a small selection of some of our favorite resources for young people but we would highly recommend you click the link below and browse through the website yourself. 
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Trying to find a career path that feels right for you? Click the image above for more info on the key areas of work that people with dyslexia tend to do really well in.
Click each flyer below to open in full on the Dyslexia Scotland Website.
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Visit Dyslexia Scotland

#AJobForEverybody - LinkLiving

16/11/2020

 
This week we are supporting the DYW National Equalities Campaign #AJobForEverybody, aimed at employers, parents and young people to promote, illustrate and celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  

Everyday this week we will be sharing insight and resources from our partners on our website and social media, starting today with LinkLiving. 
​Keep an eye on our social media channels!

LinkLiving

LinkLiving is a not-for-profit organisation and a Scottish charity who provide specialist services to support health, well-being, independence and community inclusion.  Below Jamie and Michael from the Falkirk team give us some personal insight into their career pathways and explain why supporting this campaign is important to them. 
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At DYW Forth Valley we have been working in partnership with LinkLiving for a number of years. Watch the two films below introducing you to some amazing young people who have rewritten their own life scripts, our 'Steps to Resilience' stars.

DYW Programme Coordinator, Karen Wright then talks us through how the 'Steps to Resilience' programme changes the lives of young people every single day. We are delighted that LinkLiving can offer this unique opportunity to young people in our Falkirk Schools. 

Watch the films to find out more.
If you or someone you know could benefit from engaging with LinkLiving
​please click the button below to find out more. 
Visit the LinkLiving Website

People Inspire People - DYW Forth Valley IN 17 Degrees Magazine

12/11/2020

 
We are delighted to have a feature article in the inspiring autumn edition of 17 Degrees Magazine which showcases the impact of education/employer partnerships.

​Click the image below to read the full article.
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If you've been inspired to engage with education and would like to know more please email getinvolved@dyw.forthvalley.ac.uk 

Growing the Young Person’s Guarantee - FIRST ORGANISATIONS SIGN UP.

6/11/2020

 
The first organisations to back the £60 million Young Person’s Guarantee have been announced by Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop. ​

In a collective effort to help young people, the Scottish Government has been joined by SSE, Capgemini, NHS Lothian, Scottish Water and Standard Life Aberdeen in the commitment to ensure everyone aged between 16 and 24 has the opportunity of work, education or training.
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The Guarantee aims to give all young people in Scotland the chance to succeed despite the economic impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19)

Organisations backing the Guarantee make five pledges to help young people at this critical time:
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  • prepare young people for the world of work through work experience, volunteering and work-based learning opportunities
 
  • engage with and provide opportunities to young people who face barriers to work
 
  • create work-based learning, training and upskilling opportunities for young people
 
  • create jobs and opportunities for young people through apprenticeships, paid internships and work experience
 
  • create an inclusive workplace to support learning and enable young people to meet their potential
 

Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop said:
The pandemic is having a disproportionate economic effect on our young people, reducing job opportunities just as they are starting out on their careers. I am delighted to be launching the Young Person’s Guarantee today to help ensure their prospects are not permanently damaged
“I want to thank the early trailblazers who have backed our ambitious initiative and recognise the importance of supporting our young people.
“The leadership of employers from across Scotland and from all sectors will be key in providing the opportunities that will make this Guarantee a success.  This employer leadership will build on our strong track record of tackling youth unemployment through our industry led Youth Employment Strategy – Developing the Young Workforce.   
“We are encouraging employers to come forward and join what is a crucial intervention to ensure that we capture the potential of our young people and prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) leaving a lasting impact on the employment opportunities of our future workforce.
“I want Scotland’s young people to know we are right behind you, we want you to be successful and we will do everything we can to give you the opportunities you need.”
Sandy Begbie, who led the Edinburgh Guarantee said: 
 “In the spring, I was delighted to be asked to develop a strategy to establish a Young Person Guarantee for all 16 to 24-year-olds in Scotland.  The ambition is clear, I want every one person who is unemployed to be given an opportunity for a job, apprenticeship, education, training or volunteering.  I strongly believe we must act now and decisively, our young people are an asset and a credit to Scotland.”
Listen to Sandy Begbie, author of Young Person’s Guarantee – No One Left Behind talk about why he supports the Guarantee:
​John Stewart from SSE explains why he is supporting the Young Person Guarantee:
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background:

Further information on the Young Person’s Guarantee is available on the www.youngpersonsguarantee.scot website.

The Young Person’s Guarantee was one of the main recommendations of the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery.
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The £60 million Young Person’s Guarantee is part of a total of £100 million for employment support and training announced by the Scottish Government to tackle employment challenges. £10 million of this will be used to support a range of measures to recruit and retain apprentices.

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