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Scottish Borders Young People Encouraged to Explore Every Opportunity This Exam Results Day with #NoWrongPath As pupils across Scotland receive their exam results today (Tuesday 5 August), DYW Borders is encouraging young people to remember that there is no wrong path to a successful and

DYW Borders and the Borders Unions Agricultural Society have a stand at this weeks annual show to highlight careers by local professionals. From accountancy to auctioneering, tractors to trading, and supply chains to sustainability – the sector is more diverse than many young people realise.

Before schools finished for the summer term, we marked a brilliant Women in Engineering Day at Plexus by welcoming pupils from across the Borders. The visit gave pupils the chance to explore the world of engineering first-hand; through a guided site tour, Q&A sessions, and

What a brilliant way to round off the term… Nicola and Stacey were delighted to attend the Jedburgh Grammar Campus Prize Giving last night. We’re incredibly proud to have received an award for the work DYW does in partnership with the school – a true

At the end June and the academic year we brought together employers, educators, young people and partners from across the region to mark a milestone – 10 years of Developing the Young Workforce. Held at Borders College, the DYW Borders Celebration Event was a chance

DYW Borders (Developing the Young Workforce) held its first careers fair of the 2024/2025 academic year at Jedburgh Grammar Campus, welcoming over 45 businesses, organisations, and education providers from a variety of sectors. This event, designed to inspire and guide the next generation of workers,

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Borders is proud to announce the introduction of its latest group of ambassadors, consisting of S6 pupils from all nine high schools across the Scottish Borders. The occasion took place during the DYW Borders Celebration Event on June 18th, at

Eight pupils from Galashiels Academy recently had an inspiring visit to the Net Zero House at The Energy Training Academy in Dalkeith, gaining insight into the work required for existing and new buildings to reach net zero. Organised by DYW Borders and the Borders Construction

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Borders is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Chair and Vice Chair, marking a significant milestone in the programme’s ongoing mission to bridge the gap between education and the world of work for young people across the Scottish

We have a new Programme Officer in the regional team, Nicola Shaw, who will help deliver activities and DYW priorities across the region. She has been a highly valued DYW Schools Coordinator at Galashiels Academy and Jedburgh Grammar Campus, which gives her great insight when