How to get involved

DYW National Programmes

A range of virtual resources for educators to use within their classrooms.

Engagement Guide for Education

Advice and guidance on how to effectively engage with employers

MyWOW

Help your pupils prepare for their future career by using My World of Work.

Marketplace for Education

Watch this short video to find out more about how Marketplace helps education and business to connect

The Career Education Standard

What is it and how can it help me support young people to engage with the world of work?

Support our Social Media Campaigns

Raise awareness on a National scale

Educator Testimonials

Educators from across Forth Valley share their insights in this film.

SCQF for Educators & Advisers

Support for educators and advisers

Marketplace

Build connections with schools and colleges. Shape your future workforce.

Marketplace is an online tool that makes it easy for you to connect with schools and colleges. Pass on your knowledge of your sector through workshops, talks, workplace visits and virtual learning. All you need to do is register and tell us about the opportunity you want to offer. We’ll connect you with education and post your opportunity on our online noticeboard for schools and colleges to book. You can even manage your opportunities and associated bookings on Marketplace.

It’s that simple.

engagement guide for employers

Businesses from all sectors and of all sizes can be involved in a range 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 Forth Valley are here to support you.

These guidelines will ensure a positive experience for all involved whilst ensuring preparation and purpose of the engagement is understood.

Here you will find further information relating to the types of activities you can get involved in, as well as case studies.