Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # DYW Fife Developing the Young Workforce - Fife ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://dywfife.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Meet The Board: Rhona Waugh](https://dywfife.com/meet-the-board-rhona-waugh/) - In this series, we introduce the board members of DYW Fife and share why they wanted to get involved with the initiative. In this edition, we introduce you to Rhona Waugh. Tell us about yourself, your background, and your career to date. I started my career in the NHS as an admin trainee, which gave - [Celebrating The Big Bag Challenge!](https://dywfife.com/3947-2/) - The Big Bag Challenge 2025 Schools Involved Glenrothes High School St Andrews RC High School Viewforth High School Queen Anne High School Lochgelly High School Beath High School Dunfermline High School Organisations Involved Opportunity Warehouse Fife Culture of Enterprise Social Enterprise Academy Young Enterprise Scotland Eden Fyfe Accountants Electricity Asset Services Activity Type Work Inspiration - [Preparing Pupils For Entering The Workforce With An Employability Skills Event](https://dywfife.com/preparing-pupils-for-entering-the-workforce-with-an-employability-skills-event/) - Industry / sector: Careers Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation /Skills Development Businesses involved: Various Name of School: Dunfermline High School S4 and S5 pupils from Dunfermline High School attended an Employability Skills Event last November. Over 15 local employers and partner organisations provided support with career pathways, CV and job application writing, interview skills - [Brewing Success Through Beath High School's Barista Project](https://dywfife.com/brewing-success-through-beath-high-schools-barista-project-2/) - Industry / sector: Hospitality Activity Type: Work inspiration & Preparation Businesses involved: Exxonmobil Name of School: BEATH HIGH SCHOOL Beath High School partnered with Exxonmobil to introduce the Beath Barista programme, a hands-on hospitality course designed to provide students with practical learning experiences and a Barista Level 5 vocational qualification. Understanding the importance of skill-based - [Lead Scotland: Volunteering Opportunities](https://dywfife.com/lead-scotland-volunteering-opportunities/) - What will you be doing? We offer a personalised service to learners and befriendees, which means every person has different goals and interests. Volunteers can support with lots of different types of learning and areas. You can take part in: Supporting a learner or befriendee 1 to 1 Helping with subjects like literacy, numeracy, form-filling, - [A Successful Work Placement At Fife Bikeworks](https://dywfife.com/a-successful-work-placement-at-fife-bikeworks/) - Industry / Sector: Green Economy Activity Type: Volutneering / Skills development Businesses involved: Fife Bikeworks Name of School: Pupil support service at Kirkcaldy campus Before engaging in wider achievement, Leon faced significant challenges with engagement in school. He struggled to attempt literacy and numeracy based tasks, had difficulty building positive relationships with peers and - [Trialing Trade Careers at the Lochgelly Community Trade Hub](https://dywfife.com/trialing-trade-careers-at-the-lochgelly-community-trade-hub/) - Industry / sector: Construction Activity Type: Work experience Businesses involved: community trade hub Name of School: Lochgelly Highschool This term, Lochgelly High School had their second wave of pupils begin their Level 1 course at the Community Trade Hub alongside their existing pupils who are on course to achieve their Level 2 qualification. At the - [A Question Of Taste: Polymerase Chain Reaction Masterclasses At The University Of Edinburgh](https://dywfife.com/a-question-of-taste-polymerase-chain-reaction-masterclasses-at-the-university-of-edinburgh/) - Industry / sector: Life and Chemical Sciences Activity Name: PCR Masterclass: a question of taste Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation / Skills Development Businesses involved: University of Edinburgh/ ORE Catapult Name of School: Levenmouth Academy A Question Of Taste: Polymerase Chain Reaction Masterclasses At The University Of Edinburgh On the 12th and 13th of - [Brewing Success Through Beath High School’s Barista Project](https://dywfife.com/brewing-success-through-beath-high-schools-barista-project/) - Beath High School partnered with Exxonmobil to introduce the Beath Barista programme, a hands-on hospitality course designed to provide students with practical learning experiences and a Barista Level 5 vocational qualification. 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For more details on the vacancy and how to apply, click here: https://score-group.com/apprenticeship/valve-technician-peterhead-scotland/ - [2020 Recruitment - Apprentice Electrical Engineer](https://dywfife.com/opportunities/2020-recruitment-apprentice-electrical-engineer/) - 2020 Recruitment have a unique opportunity for an Apprentice Electrical Engineer who has been affected by recent redundancies and is looking for a new employer to support them through the remainder of their apprenticeship. If you have successfully completed the first one or two years of your Electrical Engineering apprenticeship and require a company to - [SSPDT - Paid Drumming Internship](https://dywfife.com/opportunities/sspdt-paid-drumming-internship/) - Fantastic Paid Drumming Internship opportunity Kick-start or boost your teaching journey, gain real hands-on experience, and work alongside expert instructors within Lochgelly High School Pipe Band. 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The Role You’ll support day-to-day supply chain operations, gaining hands-on experience across procurement, production, and distribution while learning to analyse data and improve business performance. - [Raeburn Training - Work Experience Placement Opportunities](https://dywfife.com/opportunities/raeburn-training-work-experience-placement-opportunities/) - Location: Kirkcaldy (Mitchelston Industrial Estate) Duration: 1-week placements (Summer holidays) Raeburn Training is offering exciting work placement opportunities for school pupils interested in business administration. This is a great chance to gain real workplace experience and explore potential career options before leaving school. About the Opportunity You’ll spend a week with our team, gaining insight - [Fife Sport and Leisure Trust - Various](https://dywfife.com/opportunities/fife-sport-and-leisure-trust-various/) - There are various live positions available with Fife Sport and Leisure Trust. Please see the website for further details: https://www.fifeleisure.org.uk/about/jobs/current-vacancies/?fbclid=IwdGRzaAP3A_tjbGNrA_cD42V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHoVbtWiGKPRg5k4WAV_o20qLpGyeVqEkxIG8RSYIq1I2ojew-PMEs4t9x8Qm_aem_bmHYPN_fCza0lSelEI-R4g&sfnsn=scwspmo - [Leonardo - Various Apprenticeship Opportunities](https://dywfife.com/opportunities/leonardo-various-apprenticeship-opportunities/) - Leonardo is currently recruiting for various apprenticeship opportunities in multiple departments. Applications can be submitted via the below links. 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More details can be found on the careers section of the Police Scotland website. https://www.scotland.police.uk/jobs/ - [Carphin Farm - Apprentice Butcher](https://dywfife.com/opportunities/carphin-farm-apprentice-butcher/) - For more details on this opportunity, please contact Email: sabrina@carphinfarm.com ## Portfolio - [Kirkcaldy High School Pupil on a Work Experience Placement with DPS Group](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/kirkcaldy-high-school-pupil-on-a-work-experience-placement-with-dps-group/) - Industry: Construction / Engineering Activity Type: Work Placement Businesses Involved: DPS Group School: Kirkcaldy High School A senior pupil from Kirkcaldy High School, Johnny, successfully secured and completed a week-long work placement with DPS Group within the construction and engineering sector. Proactively sourcing the opportunity himself through Workit, Johnny demonstrated initiative and enthusiasm for pursuing a career in engineering. This work placement gave - [Opening Pathways into Engineering through Apprenticeship Awareness at Woodmill High School and St Columba’s RC High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/opening-pathways-into-engineering-through-apprenticeship-awareness-at-woodmill-high-school-and-st-columbas-rc-high-school/) - Industry: Engineering Programme: Next Gen Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Apprenticeship Event Businesses involved: Business in AFBE-UK Scotland (Association for Black & Minority Ethnic Engineers Scotland) Name of School: Woodmill High School and St Columba’s RC High School Woodmill High School and St Columba’s RC High School worked with AFBE and engineering - [Woodmill High School Pupils Explore Careers in Medicine Through NHS Hospital Visit](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/woodmill-high-school-pupils-explore-careers-in-medicine-through-nhs-hospital-visit/) - Industry: Healthcare Activity Name: NHS Fife - Do You Want to be a Doctor Event Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness and Skills Development Businesses involved: NHS Fife Name of School: Woodmill High School Six S4 pupils from Woodmill High School took part in an NHS hospital visit designed for young - [Viewforth High School Pupils Explore Future Pathways at Shell Girls in Energy Conference](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/viewforth-high-school-pupils-explore-future-pathways-at-shell-girls-in-energy-conference/) - Industry: STEM / Green Economy Activity Name: Shell Girls into Energy Conference Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness Businesses involved: Shell, Fife College, Babcock, Oceaneering, TechnipFMC, KDM, Caledonia Play, EAS, Score, Alltec Construction, DYW Fife and Stemovators Name of School: Viewforth High School Viewforth High School pupils took part in the Shell - [DYW Fife: How to Attract Quality Apprentice Applicants](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-fife-how-to-attract-quality-apprentice-applicants/) - Industry: Employer Engagement Format: 6-workshop carousel (around 20 minutes per workshop) Theme: Practical ways to work with schools to attract stronger apprenticeship applicants Partners: Career Ready; Fife Council (Employability Team & Modern Apprenticeships); SDS; DYW Workit/Pledge; employer partners including DPS Group, Optos, and Fife Council Building Services Why this mattered With more than 3,500 young - [Madras College Pupils Explore Digital and Space Careers at CGI STEM Event](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/madras-college-pupils-explore-digital-and-space-careers-at-cgi-stem-event/) - Industry: STEM / Digital Activity Name: CGI STEM Event Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness and Skills Development Businesses involved: CGI Name of School: Madras College S3 pupils from Madras College were invited to attend CGI’s STEM Education Day, alongside teams from other Fife high schools. The event was designed to raise - [Lochgelly High School Child Services Event – Feb 2026](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/lochgelly-high-school-child-services-event-feb-2026/) - Industry: Early Learning and Childcare Activity Name: as stated Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness Businesses: As listed Lochgelly High School hosted a Childcare and Early Years Careers Fair designed to give learners meaningful contact with employers, training providers and community organisations. The event aimed to build S2 and S3 pupils’ - [Levenmouth Academy Young Enterprise Team Showcase Their Business at Fife Trade Fair](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/levenmouth-academy-young-enterprise-team-showcase-their-business-at-fife-trade-fair/) - Industry: Retail Programme: Young Enterprise UK Activity Type: Entrepreneurship Businesses involved: Young Enterprise / Kingdom Shopping Centre Name of School: Levenmouth Academy A group of 10 pupils from Levenmouth Academy took part in the Young Enterprise Trade Fair at the Kingdom Shopping Centre, Glenrothes, as part of their ongoing Young Enterprise journey. The event - [BAGZ AND MORE: A Pupil‑Led Charity Enterprise in Action at Inverkeithing High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/bagz-and-more-a-pupil-led-charity-enterprise-in-action-at-inverkeithing-high-school/) - Industry: Public Sector Name: DYW Ambassador Programme / DYW Big Bag Challenge Type: Entrepreneurship Businesses: as listed Project Overview Our DYW Ambassadors have chosen to promote their presence and value within our school by developing and running a charity business called BAGZ AND MORE. Their goal is to build on their leadership and entrepreneurial skills - [Glenwood High School Business Breakfast Builds Stronger Employer Partnerships](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/glenwood-high-school-business-breakfast-builds-stronger-employer-partnerships/) - Industry: Multiple Event: Glenwood High School Business Breakfast 2026 Activity Type: Employer Engagement Businesses involved: Multiple Name of School: Glenwood High School On 22 January, Glenwood High School hosted a Business Breakfast to thank employers and partners for their support and to explore how they could continue to help the school improve DYW engagement and - [Glenrothes High School and Aerospace Kinross Bring STEM Learning to Life](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/glenrothes-high-school-and-aerospace-kinross-bring-stem-learning-to-life/) - Industry: STEM / Engineering Partner Programme: Aerospace Kinross Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness and Skills Development Businesses involved: Aerospace Kinross Name of School: Glenrothes High School Glenrothes High School partnered with Aerospace Kinross to deliver a full day of immersive STEM activity for all S1 pupils. Organised through the school’s DYW - [Bell Baxter pupils take part in Dragons Den Challenge](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/bell-baxter-pupils-take-part-in-dragons-den-challenge/) - Name of School: Bell Baxter High School Activity Type: Entrepreneurship / Challenges and Competitions Industry/Sector: Green Economy/Learning for Sustainability/Enterprise Activity: Social Enterprise Academy- Dragon’s Den Challenge Businesses Involved: Social Enterprise Academy / DYW Fife / Invest Fife Culture of Enterprise / Brockwell Energy Bell Baxter High School was delighted to take part in the 2026 - [Bell Baxter High School Pupils Lead the Way at Fife’s First Youth Climate Festival](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/bell-baxter-high-school-pupils-lead-the-way-at-fifes-first-youth-climate-festival/) - Industry: Green Economy / Learning for Sustainability Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness Programme: Fife Climate Youth Festival Name of School: Bell Baxter High School Businesses involved: Over 40 employers, colleges, universities and environmental organisations More than 170 young people from secondary schools across Fife came together for the first-ever Fife - [Beath High School Pupils Explore Engineering Careers with BEAR Scotland](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/beath-high-school-pupils-explore-engineering-careers-with-bear-scotland/) - Industry: STEM / Engineering Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness Businesses involved: BEAR Scotland Name of School: Beath High School Pupils from Beath High School were selected to attend a visit to the Forth Bridges Education Centre in South Queensferry on 19 January 2026. The opportunity was aimed at young people - [Exploring Careers in Media and Technology through Industry Insight at Auchmuty High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/exploring-careers-in-media-and-technology-through-industry-insight-at-auchmuty-high-school/) - Industry: Creative Industries / Digital Programme: DYW Fife Schools Programme Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Industry Insight Talk Businesses involved: DC Thomson Name of School: Auchmuty High School Auchmuty High School worked with DYW Fife and DC Thomson to give pupils valuable insight into careers in the media industry. Through a session with Craig - [Madras College and Morar Living St Andrews Create Meaningful Pathways into Social Care](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/madras-college-and-morar-living-st-andrews-create-meaningful-pathways-into-social-care/) - Industry: Health and Social Care Activity Type: Work Experience Placement / Volunteering Business involved: Morar Living St Andrews Name of School: Madras College When a new care home, Morar Living St Andrews, opened directly opposite Madras College, staff saw an ideal opportunity to connect pupils with real-life experience in the social care sector. Kimberly (S6) was one - [Lochgelly High School Sports, Health and Physical Activity Careers Fair](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/lochgelly-high-school-sports-health-and-physical-activity-careers-fair/) - Industry: Sport and Leisure Programme: Sports, Health and Physical Activity Careers Fair Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness and Skills Development Businesses involved: FitIQ Education; Aeternum CrossFit; Cowden in the Community; Fife Sport and Leisure Trust; Fife College; Kirkcaldy Rugby Club; Police Scotland; Army; Scottish Sports Futures; Outdoor Education Lochore Meadows; University of Edinburgh (PE Teaching); - [Levenmouth Academy Trades Skills Day Showcases Construction Careers](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/levenmouth-academy-trades-skills-day-showcases-construction-careers/) - Industry: Construction Programme: Trades Skills Day Activity Type: Workshops & Skill Building Businesses involved: Icecream Architecture; Fife College; Fife Council Building Services; Skills Development Scotland; Compass Roofing (NFRC) Name of School: Levenmouth Academy Levenmouth Academy, in partnership with Icecream Architecture and a range of construction partners, hosted a Trades Skills Day for 45 senior phase pupils. The day promoted careers in the - [Inverkeithing High School Case Study: DYW Employability and Enterprise](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/inverkeithing-high-school-case-study-dyw-employability-and-enterprise/) - Industry/Sector: Construction / Manufacturing Activity Name: DYW Employability and Enterprise Activity Type: Entrepreneurship / Skills Development Businesses Involved: BAM Construction Name of School: Inverkeithing High School Project Overview A group of 16 of our S4 students interested in a career in construction have been researching, designing and creating their own chopping boards, coasters and candle holders to sell at our annual SLP Christmas Fayre. The - [Glenwood High School Senior Careers Fayre Connects Learners with Pathways for the Future](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/glenwood-high-school-senior-careers-fayre-connects-learners-with-pathways-for-the-future/) - Industry: Multiple Activity Type: Work inspiration and preparation / Routes and Pathways Activity Name: Glenwood HS Career and Pathway Event Businesses involved: Multiple (full list below) Name of School: Glenwood High School Glenwood High School hosted its largest Senior Careers Fayre to date on the afternoon and early evening of Tuesday 4 November 2025, giving pupils - [Glenrothes High School and Employer Partners Bring Scottish Careers Week to Life](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/glenrothes-high-school-and-employer-partners-bring-scottish-careers-week-to-life/) - Industry: Multiple Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness Activity Name: Scottish Careers Week Inspiration Event Businesses involved: NHS, RAF, Merchant Navy, Royal Navy, Peek-A-Boo Nursery, On-Fife.com, Sky TV, CTDi, Semefab, Robertson Construction, Trend Technologies, Skills Development Scotland Name of School: Glenrothes High School As part of Scottish Careers Week, Glenrothes High School, in partnership with - [Futurechef Competition At Bell Baxter High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/futurechef-competition-at-bell-baxter-high-school/) - Industry - Hospitality Activity Name - Future Chef / NEFCA Activity Type - Work Inspiration and Preparation / Skills Development / Competition and Challenges Businesses - Pratis Barns Aims and Objectives Develop Practical Culinary Skills – Give pupils hands-on experience in planning, cooking, and presenting creative dishes within time and budget constraints. Promote Employability and Life - [Bell Baxter Careers & Pathways Events](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/bell-baxter-careers-pathways-events/) - Industry - Various Sectors Activity Name - Bell Baxter High School Career and Pathway Event Type - Work Inspiration and Preparation / Routes and Pathways Businesses - Various Aims and Objectives Increase Awareness of Post-School Options Enable pupils to explore a wide range of further education, higher education, apprenticeship, and employment pathways. Support Informed - [The Ideal Candidate Programme: Preparing Beath High Pupils for Careers in Construction](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/the-ideal-candidate-programme-preparing-beath-high-pupils-for-careers-in-construction/) - Industry: Construction Activity Type: Work Inspiration / Skills Development / Sector Awareness / Employability Skills Activity Name: Ideal Candidate Employability Programme Businesses involved: Robertson Partnership Homes Name of School: Beath High School In partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Fife, Beath High School has delivered the Ideal Candidate Programme for the second year running - [Auchmuty High School and DPS Engineering Bring Electrical Apprenticeships to Life ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/auchmuty-high-school-and-dps-engineering-bring-electrical-apprenticeships-to-life/) - Industry: Engineering Programme: Routes and pathways into engineering and electrical apprenticeships Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness / Routes and Pathways Businesses involved: DPS Engineering Name of School: Auchmuty High School Auchmuty High School partnered with DPS Engineering to deliver a series of interactive Engineering in Industry sessions, giving young people a practical - [One year of NEFCA at St Andrews Links](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/one-year-of-nefca-at-st-andrews-links/) - It’s just over a year since the NEFCA programme – the North East Fife Coastal Alliance – launched and it’s resulted in real, day-to-day opportunities for local young people. Before NEFCA, work experience was mostly ad hoc: the team at St Andrews Links always endeavoured to help when someone asked. Over the past year, led - [Babcock Teachers Insight Day](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/babcock-teachers-insight-day/) - Babcock International Group hosted a Teachers Insight Day to support Fife Secondary schools when helping to shape career pathways. Teachers were on site to see Ship building in action along with understanding more about roles open to pupils transitioning from education to the workplace. Feedback and quotes about the day from our teachers below! David - [Case Study: From Classroom to Workplace - Senior Phase Work Experience at Lochgelly High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-from-classroom-to-workplace-senior-phase-work-experience-at-lochgelly-high-school/) - Industry: A broad range of Sector Involvement Programme: Lochgelly HS Work Experience Week Activity: Work Experience Placements Businesses: Over 50 Local Employers/Businesses Name of School: Lochgelly High School Lochgelly High School partnered with DYW Fife and more than 50 local employers to deliver a structured Work Experience Week for Senior Phase learners. Across S5 and - [Enhancing Employability Through Health and Social Care Careers Exploration at Madras College](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/enhancing-employability-through-health-and-social-care-careers-exploration-at-madras-college/) - Industry: Heath and Social Care Activity Type: Careers Exploration Event Businesses involved: NHS Fife Name of School: Madras College In a collaborative effort between NHS Fife, DYW Fife and Fife Schools, to broaden career awareness and build employability skills among young people, NHS Fife partnered with Madras College to deliver a dynamic Health and Social - [Kirkcaldy High School and Fife Council’s Building Services Inspire the Next Generation of Tradespeople](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/kirkcaldy-high-school-and-fife-councils-building-services-inspire-the-next-generation-of-tradespeople/) - Industry: Construction Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation / Apprenticeship Event / Construction Work Taster Businesses involved: Fife Council’s Building Services Name of School: Kirkcaldy High School In partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Fife, Kirkcaldy High School (KHS) collaborated with Fife Council’s Building Services to deliver a hands-on workshop introducing pupils to - [Case Study: Enhancing employability and skills through the Festivals of Chemistry](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-enhancing-employability-and-skills-through-the-festivals-of-chemistry/) - Industry: Organised by Salters Institute (with Heriot-Watt University & ExxonMobil, Fife Ethylene Plant, Mossmorran) Programme: Salters Institute Festivals of Chemistry Programme Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation / Sector Awareness / Site Visit Businesses involved: Organised by Salters Institute (with Heriot-Watt University & ExxonMobil, Fife Ethylene Plant, Mossmorran) Name of School: Glenwood High School Glenwood - [Case Study: Building Trades Insight Day with Fife Council Building Services](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-building-trades-insight-day-with-fife-council-building-services/) - Industry: Construction Partner Programme: Fife Council Building Services Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation / Apprenticeship Event / Construction Work Taster Businesses involved: Fife Council Building Services Name of School: Glenrothes High School Glenrothes High School partnered with Fife Council Building Services and DYW Fife to deliver a focused employability experience for 14 pupils on - [Case Study: Careers Evening at Dunfermline High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-careers-evening-at-dunfermline-high-school/) - Industry: Employers and Partners from a broad range of Sectors Programme: Dunfermline High School Career and Pathway Evening Activity: Work Inspiration & Preparation / Routes and Pathways Businesses: Various employers and partners Name of School: Dunfermline High School Dunfermline High School partnered with DYW Fife and a broad mix of local employers, training organisations, colleges, - [Case Study: Hands On with Healthcare- NHS Fife Careers Workshops with Auchmuty High School Pupils](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-hands-on-with-healthcare-nhs-fife-careers-workshops-with-auchmuty-high-school-pupils/) - Industry: Healthcare / Health and Social Care Programme: NHS Fife Health and Social Care Career Event Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation / Sector Awareness Businesses involved: NHS Fife Name of School: Auchmuty High School Lyndsey Thomson, Employability Officer with NHS Fife, organised a two-day Careers Event at Queen Margaret Hospital on 1–2 September - [Case Study: NEFCA Hospitality Takeover Day at Pratis Barns](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-nefca-hospitality-takeover-day-at-pratis-barns/) - Industry: Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism Partner Programme: North East Fife Coastal Alliance (NEFCA) Businesses involved: Pratis Barns, Fairmont St Andrews, Fife College, Fife Sports & Leisure Trust, Old Course Hotel St Andrews, Signature Tours Name of School: Bell Baxter HS, Levenmouth Academy, Madras College, Waid Academy On 18th June 2025, the North East Fife Coastal - [Case Study: The DYW Ambassador Programme](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-the-dyw-ambassador-programme/) - Industry/Sector: Public Sector Partner Programme: Career Ready Activity Type: Mentoring Businesses involved: Fife Council In June 2025, DYW Fife formally launched its DYW Ambassador Programme, a strategic initiative aimed at empowering young people across the region to champion employability, leadership, and skills for life, learning, and work within their school communities. This new initiative aligns - [Case Study: Building Skills and Confidence Through Collaborative Support – EKW & Waid Academy](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-building-skills-and-confidence-through-collaborative-support-ekw-waid-academy/) - Industry: Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism Partner Programme: Education Key Worker Team Businesses involved: Cambo Gardens Name of School: Waid Academy In response to concerns about attendance, engagement, and post-school transitions, a collaborative effort was launched involving DYW Fife, the Education Key Worker Team, and senior staff at Waid Academy. Following consultations, a group of - [Fife Business Breakfast and Showcase Exhibition Builds Bridges Between Schools and Local Industry](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/fife-business-breakfast-and-showcase-exhibition-builds-bridges-between-schools-and-local-industry/) - Now in its second successful year, the Fife Business Breakfast and Showcase Exhibition returned on Monday, 17th June, with a powerful mission: to raise the profile of Fife’s growth sectors and inspire the region’s young people to see a future for themselves in local industry. The event brought together employers, educators, and school pupils from - [Case Study: Empowering Future Careers through Creative Collaboration – Viewforth High School & Junk Kouture](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-empowering-future-careers-through-creative-collaboration-viewforth-high-school-junk-kouture/) - Industry: Creative Arts Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness and Skills Development Businesses involved: Junk Kouture Name of School: Viewforth High School Viewforth High School has partnered with Junk Kouture, a global sustainable fashion competition, to provide students with a unique platform to develop vital skills for future employability. By engaging with - [Case Study: Building Futures – Lochgelly High School’s Partnership with Construction Industry Leaders](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-building-futures-lochgelly-high-schools-partnership-with-construction-industry-leaders/) - Industry: Construction Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness / Skills Development Businesses involved: Various Name of School: Lochgelly High School Lochgelly High School partnered with a range of construction sector employers to deliver an immersive, hands-on learning experience for pupils in S3–S6. Through a series of six interactive workshops, students engaged directly - [Case Study: Glenrothes High School & Peek-A-Boo Nursery – Building Careers in Childcare through Work Experience](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-glenrothes-high-school-peek-a-boo-nursery-building-careers-in-childcare-through-work-experience/) - Industry: Education Partner Programme (e.g., Career Ready, Handpicked etc.): Peek-A-Boo Nursery, Markinch Activity Type: Work Experience Placement Businesses involved: Peek-A-Boo Nursery, Markinch Name of School: Glenrothes High School Glenrothes High School runs a regular initiative encouraging parents to support learners by offering volunteering or work experience opportunities. This approach allows pupils to gain valuable insight - [Case Study: Exploring Careers in Agriculture with Kirkton of Beath Farm](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-exploring-careers-in-agriculture-with-kirkton-of-beath-farm/) - Industry: Agriculture / Food & Drink Activity Type: Work Inspiration / routes and pathways / sector awareness Businesses involved: Kirkton of Beath Farm Name of School: BEATH HIGH SCHOOL As part of their Health & Food Technology course, a group of S4 pupils recently visited Kirkton of Beath Farm, a prominent dairy and arable farming - [Case Study: Royal Navy Experience Day – Auchmuty High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-royal-navy-experience-day-auchmuty-high-school/) - Industry: Armed Forces/Public Services Programme: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Routes and Pathways / Sector Awareness Activity Type: routes and pathways Businesses involved: Royal Navy Name of School: Auchmuty High School In June, pupils from schools across Fife were given the unique opportunity to attend a Royal Navy Experience Day at HMS Scotia in Rosyth. - [Case Study: Successful Work Experience Placements at Madras College – Pathways into Hospitality and Beyond](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-successful-work-experience-placements-at-madras-college-pathways-into-hospitality-and-beyond/) - Industry: Hospitality and Fitness Partner Programme: Career Ready Activity Type: Work Experience Businesses involved: Old Course Hotel and Fife Leisure Trust Name of School: Madras College Madras College has successfully supported a number of pupils in undertaking work experience placements throughout the academic year, with many of these opportunities leading to long-term benefits for the - [Join us for our Business Breakfast](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/join-us-for-our-business-breakfast/) - DYW Fife will host its first Business Breakfast of 2025 on Tuesday 17th June 2025 from 8.30am Networking for a 9:00am start – 10:15am at the Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy. This will be followed by our Manufacturing and Engineering & Construction Showcase from 11:15am – 2:45pm. The structure of the day will be; Business Breakfast - [Green Careers: Beath High School Explores Outdoor Job Opportunities](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/green-careers-beath-high-school-explores-outdoor-job-opportunities/) - Industry: Rural/Outdoor Partner Programme: Rural Skills Scotland/ Lantra Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation Businesses involved: Rural Skills Scotland Ltd School: Beath High School Beath High School partnered with Rural Skills Scotland Ltd to raise awareness of outdoor career opportunities and help students build practical skills in the land-based sector. This three-day taster course aimed - [Case Study: Young Enterprise Programme & Craft Club Collaboration at Inverkeithing High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-young-enterprise-programme-craft-club-collaboration-at-inverkeithing-high-school/) - Industry/Sector: Charity, Public Sector Activity Name: Young Enterprise Programme & Craft Club Collaboration Activity Type: Entrepreneurship Businesses Involved: Young Enterprise Programme, Exxon Mobil, Nyumba Ya Masambiro (House of Education) in Ruarwe School: Inverkeithing High School Objectives The Young Enterprise Programme provides students with the chance to experience the real-world challenges of starting and running a - [Case Study: Building Trades Career Insights through Site Visit](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-building-trades-career-insights-through-site-visit/) - Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation Businesses involved: Campion Homes Name of School: Waid Academy A group of S4-S5 learners at Waid Academy with an interest in pursuing careers in the trades, were given a valuable opportunity to enhance their understanding of the industry. The learners visited a local building site, where they had the - [Case Study: Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Professionals at Auchmuty High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-stem-professionals-at-auchmuty-high-school/) - Industry: STEM – Science Technology, Engineering & Maths Programme : Opportunity for pupils to be involved in a range of STEM related activities Activity Type: Work inspiration and Preparation Businesses involved: CGI IT UK School: Auchmuty High School In an effort to inspire and educate young people about the exciting opportunities within the world of technology, - [Interactive Medicine Events at Woodmill High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/interactive-medicine-events-at-woodmill-high-school/) - Industry: Healthcare Activity Type: Work Inspiration Event Businesses involved: NHS, Queen Margaret Hospital Name of School: Woodmill High School Event Details DYW Fife and NHS Fife partnered to offer a session of interactive events aimed at S4 pupils who are considering a career in medicine. Pupils had to work round different stations which immersed them - [Northeast Fife Coastal Alliance (NEFCA) Project Launch](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/northeast-fife-coastal-alliance-nefca-project-launch/) - Northeast Fife Coastal Alliance (NEFCA) Project Launch Event Overview On Monday, 18th November 2024, DYW Fife hosted the much-anticipated Launch of the Northeast Fife Coastal Alliance (NEFCA) Project at the iconic Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews. The day-long event brought together businesses, educators, and young people, successfully showcasing the innovative opportunities - [Highlighting Success: DYW Fife's Business Breakfast and Manufacturing Showcase ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/highlighting-success-dyw-fifes-business-breakfast-and-manufacturing-showcase/) - DYW Fife hosted its annual Business Breakfast of 2024 on Thursday, March 14th, at the Dean Park Hotel in Kirkcaldy, followed by a Manufacturing and Engineering Showcase. - [Celebrating The Big Bag Challenge!](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/celebrating-the-big-bag-challenge/) - The Big Bag Challenge 2025 Schools Involved Glenrothes High School St Andrews RC High School Viewforth High School Queen Anne High School Lochgelly High School Beath High School Dunfermline High School Organisations Involved Opportunity Warehouse Fife Culture of Enterprise Social Enterprise Academy Young Enterprise Scotland Eden Fyfe Accountants Electricity Asset Services Activity Type Work Inspiration - [Exploring Health and Social Care Careers with Woodmill High School and NHS Fife](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/exploring-health-and-social-care-careers-with-woodmill-high-school-and-nhs-fife/) - Industry: Healthcare Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness Businesses involved: NHS Fife Name of School: Woodmill High School In an effort to boost health and social care career awareness among young people at Woodmill High School, we collaborated with NHS Fife to offer an interactive, hands-on event aimed at S2/S3 pupils who - [Glenwood High School Pupils test their knowledge in STEM Games](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/glenwood-high-school-pupils-test-their-knowledge-in-stem-games/) - Industry: STEM Careers Activity Type: Work Inspiration and Preparation / Sector Awareness Businesses involved: Babcock and various others Name of School: Glenwood High School In a bid to enhance career awareness and inspire young learners with a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Glenwood High School partnered with several employers and educational institutions - [DYW FIFE SEARCHES FOR PUPIL AMBASSADORS](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-fife-searches-for-pupil-ambassadors/) - DYW Fife is currently recruiting young people to join the team as ambassadors. This unique volunteer opportunity will allow pupils from S3-S6 to work in tandem with DYW co-ordinators and support the planned activities within their schools. The ambassador programme will allow the pupils to become role models to their peers and build valuable skills - [Glenrothes High School pupils soar into military base site visit](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/glenrothes-high-school-pupils-soar-into-military-base-site-visit/) - Industry: Armed Forces Activity Type: Work Inspiration / Site Visit Businesses involved: Royal Air Force Name of School: Glenrothes High School Four Pupils at Glenrothes High School had the opportunity to attend a site visit at the military base at Leuchars, Fife. The RAF Helicopter Squadron who are operating out of Leuchars Barracks over the - [Senior Pupil Leadership Residential at Levenmouth Academy](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/senior-pupil-leadership-residential-at-levenmouth-academy/) - The Senior Pupil Leadership Residential was designed to enhance leadership, communication, and team-building skills among the senior pupils at Levenmouth Academy. The event took place on the 26th and 27th of August and involved a series of workshops and activities focused on leadership and personal development. The goal was to empower pupils to become effective - [Work Experience Success at Lochgelly High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/work-experience-success-at-lochgelly-high-school/) - Lochgelly High School recently held its most successful work experience week, involving over 60 students. The goal of the program was to provide students with real-world experience and help them develop essential skills such as customer service, teamwork, and professionalism. The students were placed in a variety of industries, ranging from hospitality and engineering to - [Trialing Trade Careers At The Lochgelly Trades Hub](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/trialing-trade-careers-at-the-lochgelly-trades-hub/) - This term, Lochgelly High School had their second wave of pupils begin their Level 1 course at the Community Trade Hub alongside their existing pupils who are on course to achieve their Level 2 qualification. At the Community Trade Hub the students learn a range of skills from joinery, plastering and painting and decorating. This - [Placement Success at Fife Bikeworks](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/placement-success-at-fife-bikeworks/) - Before engaging in wider achievement, Leon faced significant challenges with engagement in school. He struggled to attempt literacy and numeracy based tasks, had difficulty building positive relationships with peers and did not cooperate with staff. His lack of self-belief hindered his progress, making it hard for him to see his own potential. However, he showed - [The Raytheon Quadcopter Challenge](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/the-raytheon-quadcopter-challenge/) - The Raytheon Quadcopter Challenge RTX invited schools to submit plans to participate in the 2024 Quadcopter Challenge last April. The Quadcopter Challenge is a STEM-based engineering challenge for school students, cadets, guides, scouts, or other groups, to design and build an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Objectives 1.The Quadcopter Challenge would be a fantastic opportunity for - [The Sporting Chance Project](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/the-sporting-chance-project/) - The Sporting Chance Project Viewforth High School, in collaboration with Raith Rovers Community Foundation, initiated the Sporting Chance Project, engaging 20 S1 and S2 young people. The project aims to connect with young individuals through a football-based program, inspiring young people to reach their potential and provide support in mental health, life skills, and health - [Inspiring Culinary Futures at St Andrew’s RC High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/inspiring-medical-futures-at-st-andrews-rc-high-school-2/) - Inspiring Culinary Futures at St Andrew’s RC High School As part of a wider project to support DAS learners with information about the world of work, St Andrew’s RC High School hosted an informative culinary career information session with one of Edinburgh’s most prominent chef’s. Matt Herd, Chef from Gleneagles Townhouse visited the school to - [Charting Navy Careers: Inspiring St Andrew’s RC High School Students to Explore Opportunities at Sea and Beyond](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/charting-navy-careers-inspiring-st-andrews-rc-high-school-students-to-explore-opportunities-at-sea-and-beyond-2/) - Industry / sector: Defence and military Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation /Sector Awareness Businesses involved: Royal navy & Royal marines Name of School: St Andrew’s RC High school St. Andrew’s RC High School pupils spent the entire day at HMS Scotia to gain insights into the daily life of the Royal Navy. The event - [Feeding Futures: Students From John Fergus School Explore Rewarding Careers at Glenrothes Foodbank](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/feeding-futures-students-from-john-fergus-school-explore-rewarding-careers-at-glenrothes-foodbank/) - Industry / sector: third sector Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation / Workplace Visit Businesses involved: Glenrothes food bank Name of School: John Fergus School Glenrothes Young people from John Fergus School in Glenrothes, who are currently undertaking Nat 1 Finding Out About The World of Work, visited their local Foodbank recently to find out - [An Insightful Open Day at Fife College for S3 Glenrothes Students](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/an-insightful-open-day-at-fife-college-for-s3-glenrothes-students/) - Industry / sector: Education Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation / Routes and Pathways Businesses involved: Fife college Name of School: Glenrothes High School Event Fife College delivered an Open Day for S3 Glenrothes students in November. The cohort of pupils got the opportunity to see what the College would be like and to find - [Information Session Explores Exciting Careers in Animal Care for Madras College Students](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/information-session-explores-exciting-careers-in-animal-care-for-madras-college-students/) - Industry / sector: Professional animal care Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation /Routes and Pathways Businesses involved: Sruc elmwood Name of School: Madras college Event The Animal Care Unit based at the Elmwood Campus of SRUC came into Madras to host an Information Session to let pupils know about the courses they have on offer - [Inspiring Medical Futures at St Andrew’s RC High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-hospitality-professionals-at-st-andrews-rc-high-school-2/) - Industry / sector: Healthcare Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation /Sector Awareness Businesses involved: Nhs fife Name of School: St Andrew’s RC high school Event St Andrew’s RC High School gave aspiring healthcare professionals an information session and hospital visit to provide insight into the different careers within healthcare. The partnership with NHS Fife was - [Empowering Futures At The Queen Anne High School Careers Fair](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/empowering-futures-at-the-queen-anne-high-school-careers-fair/) - Industry / sector: All sectors Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation /Routes and Pathways Businesses involved: Various Name of School: Queen Anne Highschool The Queen Anne High School Careers Fair was established for their S2 and senior pupils in regards to their course choices and pathways. Students had their pick to visit industry experts from - [Insightful Building Services Engineering Sessions at Balwearie High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/insightful-building-services-engineering-sessions-at-balwearie-high-school/) - Industry / sector: Creative industries Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation /Sector Awareness Businesses involved: Atkinsrealis and Hoare lea Name of School: Balwearie high school Event AtkinsRealis delivered a session on Building Services Engineering (part of the level 1 course) with a presentation and activities to support students in their understanding of the discipline. Pupils - [A Question Of Taste: Polymerase Chain Reaction Masterclasses At The University Of Edinburgh](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/a-question-of-taste-polymerase-chain-reaction-masterclasses-at-the-university-of-edinburgh/) - Industry / sector: Life and Chemical Sciences Activity Name: PCR Masterclass: a question of taste Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation / Skills Development Businesses involved: University of Edinburgh/ ORE Catapult Name of School: Levenmouth Academy On the 12th and 13th of October 2024, a group of 28 young people, studying Higher Biology, attended one - [Preparing Pupils For Entering The Workforce With An Employability Skills Event](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/preparing-pupils-for-entering-the-workforce-with-an-employability-skills-event/) - Industry / sector: Careers Activity Type: Work Inspiration & Preparation /Skills Development Businesses involved: Various Name of School: Dunfermline High School S4 and S5 pupils from Dunfermline High School attended an Employability Skills Event last November. Over 15 local employers and partner organisations provided support with career pathways, CV and job application writing, interview skills - [Brewing Success Through Beath High School's Barista Project](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/brewing-success-through-beath-high-schools-barista-project/) - Industry / sector: Hospitality Activity Type: Work inspiration & Preparation Businesses involved: Exxonmobil Name of School: BEATH HIGH SCHOOL Beath High School partnered with Exxonmobil to introduce the Beath Barista programme, a hands-on hospitality course designed to provide students with practical learning experiences and a Barista Level 5 vocational qualification. Understanding the importance of skill-based - [Inspiring The Next Generation Of Hospitality Professionals At St. Andrew’s RC High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-hospitality-professionals-at-st-andrews-rc-high-school/) - Inspiring The Next Generation Of Hospitality Professionals At St. Andrew’s RC High School Event S3 Hospitality students attended The Old Course Hotel in St. Andrews to experience firsthand the many different jobs available in this sector at the NEFCA Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Showcase. Intended Outcomes 1.To give pupils the chance to speak to various - [Inspiring Medical Futures at St Andrew’s RC High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/inspiring-medical-futures-at-st-andrews-rc-high-school/) - Inspiring Medical Futures at St Andrew’s RC High School St Andrew’s RC High School gave aspiring healthcare professionals an information session and hospital visit to provide insight into the different careers within healthcare. The partnership with NHS Fife was created to help 4 S4 pupils and 5 S5 pupils make more informed choices on their - [Charting Navy Careers: Inspiring St Andrew’s RC High School Students to Explore Opportunities at Sea and Beyond](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/charting-navy-careers-inspiring-st-andrews-rc-high-school-students-to-explore-opportunities-at-sea-and-beyond/) - Charting Navy Careers: Inspiring St Andrew’s RC High School Students to Explore Opportunities at Sea and Beyond St. Andrew’s RC High School pupils spent the entire day at HMS Scotia to gain insights into the daily life of the Royal Navy. The event was attended by 41 pupils from S4 to S6 (equivalent to students - [Exploring Travel & Tourism Career Pathways at Auchmuty High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/exploring-travel-tourism-career-pathways-at-auchmuty-high-school/) - Exploring Travel & Tourism Career Pathways at Auchmuty High School Kerry Harper, a parent at Auchmuty High School is a former member of cabin crew for various airlines, including Emirates and Ryanair. She contacted the school to see if the Travel and Tourism class would be interested in finding out more about the industry and - [Annual Careers Evening at Dunfermline High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/annual-careers-evening-at-dunfermline-high-school/) - The Annual Careers Evening aimed to connect students with a variety of employers, training agencies, colleges, and universities, providing insights into career pathways and opportunities. The goals included: Facilitating interactions between students, parents, and exhibitors. Offering information on higher education and apprenticeships. Promoting inclusivity by involving ASN (Additional Support Needs) pupils through the DYW Pupil - [Enhancing Career Awareness in the Creative Industries through Makeup Artistry](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/enhancing-career-awareness-in-the-creative-industries-through-makeup-artistry/) - The event, titled “A Day in the Life of a Glamcandy Student,” was organised to engage S3 beauty elective pupils at Beath High School and inspire them to consider careers in the creative industries, specifically makeup artistry. The activity emerged from the need to broaden students' awareness of vocational education opportunities, particularly HNC/HND courses related - [Inspiring Future Careers in Sport and Leisure Through Kirkcaldy Sport and Leisure Alliance](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/inspiring-future-careers-in-sport-and-leisure-through-kirkcaldy-sport-and-leisure-alliance/) - As part of the Kirkcaldy Sport and Leisure Alliance (KSLA) programme, St Andrew’s RC High School partnered with Fife Sport and Leisure Trust to provide students with an engaging work inspiration excursion. This initiative was designed to expose young people to potential careers within the sport and leisure industry, equipping them with essential skills and - [The Neuk Hub at Waid Academy – Preparing Students for Careers in Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/the-neuk-hub-at-waid-academy-preparing-students-for-careers-in-hospitality-leisure-and-tourism/) - Waid Academy celebrated the launch of its Hospitality and Tourism Hub, named The Neuk Hub, on Friday, September 20th, with 18 employers and partners in attendance. The launch, hosted by Headteacher Mr. Duncan and Home Economics Teacher/Neuk Hub Lead Miss Aird, marked the beginning of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing students with hands-on experience - [Meet the Board: John Penman](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/meet-the-board-john-penman/) - In this series, we introduce the board members of DYW Fife and share why they wanted to get involved with the initiative. In this edition, we introduce you to John Penman. Tell us about yourself, your background, and your career to date. I was born and raised in Fife and have spent my entire career - [Launch of the Northeast Fife Coastal Alliance (NEFCA) Project](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/launch-of-the-northeast-fife-coastal-alliance-nefca-project/) - Event Overview On Monday, 18th November 2024, DYW Fife hosted the much-anticipated Launch of the Northeast Fife Coastal Alliance (NEFCA) Project at the iconic Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews. The day-long event brought together businesses, educators, and young people, successfully showcasing the innovative opportunities within the Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism (HLT) - [Meet the Board – Kerry Williamson ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/meet-the-board-kerry-williamson/) - Background and Career Journey Kerry Williamson’s career has been a diverse journey, shaped by her passion for connecting people and creating opportunities. After completing university, Kerry embarked on an international adventure, teaching English as a foreign language. Upon returning to Scotland, she transitioned to a career in advertising sales, first with The Scotsman newspaper, before - [Career Ready Internship Success](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/career-ready-internship-success-fife-council-and-career-ready-collaboration/) - Career Ready Internship Success: Fife Council and Career Ready Collaboration This summer, Fife Council’s Economic Development team joined forces with Career Ready to deliver a transformative internship for young people, providing them with vital hands-on experience and mentoring. One standout example of this partnership’s success is Poppy, a student from Beath High School, who spent - [Work Inspiration Day at Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre Inspires Next Generation](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/work-inspiration-day-at-kirkcaldy-leisure-centre-inspires-next-generation/) - Work Inspiration Day at Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre Inspires Next Generation On Thursday, 5th September, Fife Sports and Leisure Trust hosted a Work Inspiration Day at Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre, offering young people a unique opportunity to explore careers in the sports and leisure sector. Forty S3 & S4 pupils from Balwearie, Kirkcaldy, Lochgelly, and St Andrews - [John Muir Award – Outdoor Education at Lochgelly High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/john-muir-award-outdoor-education-at-lochgelly-high-school/) - The John Muir Award project at Lochgelly High School was initiated to increase the skills and attendance of some of our hardest-to-reach pupils and those at risk of negative destinations post-school. Recognising that pupils were more engaged in an outdoor setting, a teacher reached out to Outdoor Education to develop a programme that would help - [EATS Rosyth Collaboration with The Bridges Centre](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/eats-rosyth-collaboration-with-the-bridges-centre/) - This ongoing volunteering project was initiated to involve pupils from the Pupil Support Service – The Bridges Centre in supporting their local community. The primary objectives are: To engage pupils in community support activities. To educate them on the importance of reducing food waste and environmental care. To integrate The Bridges Centre with local community - [SQA Qualification in Caddying at Madras College](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/sqa-qualification-in-caddying-at-madras-college/) - This initiative was organised following a referral from the SQA to DYW regarding the Caddie Academy, managed by Sean Wiseman, the Caddie Manager at Kingsbarns Golf Links. Sean aimed to attract high-calibre students to work as golf caddies during the summer. The Caddie Academy offers an SQA level 7 accredited certificate in “Golf Caddying,” designed - [Engaging Youth through NPA Makeup Skills](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/engaging-youth-through-npa-makeup-skills/) - GlamCandy, in collaboration with the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Fife Network, approached Levenmouth Academy to engage young people who had become withdrawn from their learning experiences. Recognising the potential of this initiative, Levenmouth Academy decided to invest in these students by organizing two courses for the 2023/24 academic year. The main goal was to - [Babcock STEM Games at Glenwood High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/babcock-stem-games-at-glenwood-high-school/) - In collaboration with Babcock, the Babcock STEM Games were organised as a full-day event to engage students in various STEM activities and challenges. Held for the second consecutive year, this event rewarded 50 S3 pupils who consistently demonstrated exemplary behavior, attitude, and interest in STEM subjects (Science, Mathematics, and ADT). The pupils were divided into - [Glenrothes High School Pupils Excel as Volunteers at National Schools Aquathlon Championships](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/glenrothes-high-school-pupils-excel-as-volunteers-at-national-schools-aquathlon-championships/) - On Friday, April 19th, twelve pupils from Glenrothes High School volunteered at the National Schools Aquathlon Championships held at Michael Woods Sports Centre. - [Auchmuty High School's Success in the H2 Grand Prix Pro Hydrogen Car Competition](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/auchmuty-high-schools-success-in-the-h2-grand-prix-pro-hydrogen-car-competition/) - In March 2024, Fife College approached Auchmuty High School with an exciting opportunity to participate in the H2 Grand Prix Pro hydrogen car competition. - [Partner with DYW Fife: New Work Placement Portal Launched in Fife Schools](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/partner-with-dyw-fife-new-work-placement-portal-launched-in-fife-schools/) - Partner with DYW Fife: New Work Placement Portal Launched in Fife Schools DYW Fife and Fife Council’s Education Directorate is thrilled to announce the launch of Workit, a new booking and recording system to Fife, designed to facilitate work experience placements for young people in our secondary schools. This initiative aims to build a robust - [Kirkcaldy Pupil's First Class Degree at University of St Andrews Inspired by Local Students' Success](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/kirkcaldy-pupils-first-class-degree-at-university-of-st-andrews-inspired-by-local-students-success/) - Kate Matheson (21), a former student of St Andrews High School, recently graduated with a first-class degree in neuroscience from the University of St Andrews. Her journey to this prestigious achievement was fueled by the inspiring stories of other state school students from Fife who had studied at the university. Reflecting on her journey, Kate - [Empowering Sustainable Solutions through the Powering Futures Challenge](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/empowering-sustainable-solutions-through-the-fuel-challenge/) - Madras College, in collaboration with Powering Futures, engaged a group of S5/6 pupils in the Fuel Challenge—an initiative aimed at fostering meta skills while addressing issues related to unsustainable transport. - [Meet the Board - Kirsty Martin](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/meet-the-board-kirsty-martin/) - In this series, we introduce the board members of DYW Fife and share why they wanted to get involved with the initiative. In this edition, we introduce you to Kirsty Martin. - [Empowering Young Women in Finance at Woodmill High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/empowering-young-women-in-finance-at-woodmill-high-school/) - Woodmill High School's Business Education Department received an invitation from Future Assets to participate in a unique competition aimed at introducing girls in Scottish schools to the world of investment management. The 10-week competition provided an opportunity for teams of S4 to S6 girls to experience the role of an Investment Manager. Under the guidance - [Viewforth High School's Career Fair 2024](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/viewforth-high-schools-career-fair-2024/) - Viewforth High School's 2024 Career Fair was organised by DYW Coordinators Carrie Beesley and Jill MacKay. The event aimed to provide young people and their families with insights into various sectors to help inform their future pathways. Featuring 41 invited exhibitors from local and national businesses and higher educational institutes, the fair facilitated conversations and - [Concrete in the Classroom - Empowering Future Construction Leaders](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/concrete-in-the-classroom-empowering-future-construction-leaders/) - Concrete in the Classroom (CitC) is a dynamic 2-day programme designed to introduce students to the world of concrete technology and its applications in the construction industry. The initiative, spearheaded by ExpLearn - Concrete Scotland, aims to engage students in hands-on learning experiences, including site visits and practical workshops. Participants from St Columba’s RC High - [DYW Business Breakfast at St Andrew’s RC High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-business-breakfast-at-st-andrews-rc-high-school/) - St. Andrew's RC High School, as part of their strategy to engage local businesses and foster meaningful partnerships, the school organised a business breakfast on February 8th. The event aimed to showcase the school's efforts in nurturing young talent and to provide a platform for dialogue between educators, employers, and students. Attendees were treated to - [Empowering Social Entrepreneurs in Education](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/empowering-social-entrepreneurs-in-education/) - The "Dragons’ Den" competition held at the Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline was a collaborative effort involving the Pupil Support Service - The Bridges Centre, Social Enterprise Schools, DYW (Developing the Young Workforce) Fife, Fife Council, Fife College, and the Scottish Government. This event emerged as part of a broader initiative to foster entrepreneurial skills - [Career Exploration Week for S1 Pupils at Lochgelly High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/career-exploration-week-for-s1-pupils-at-lochgelly-high-school/) - The objective of the Career Exploration Week was to provide S1 pupils with insights into various careers within History, Modern Studies, and Geography. Through a series of sessions with professionals from diverse fields, students were exposed to different career pathways and opportunities available to them. Throughout the week, each S1 class participated in 15 sessions, - [Routes Into Employment "Speed-Dating" Career Event](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/routes-into-employment-speed-dating-career-event/) - Glenwood High School organised the S2 Routes Into Employment event to introduce students to various career pathways and educational opportunities. Recognising the importance of engaging S2 students in career exploration and subject choices, the event adopted a "speed-dating" format, allowing students to interact directly with industry professionals and educators. The event aimed to broaden students' - [A site Visit to Sky TV Studios](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/a-site-visit-to-sky-tv-studios/) - Glenrothes High School collaborated with Sky TV Studios to offer the SKY Up Experience, aimed at enhancing students' understanding of the media industry and developing their digital skills. Over two terms, 70 S1 and S2 pupils participated in immersive visits to the Sky TV Studios in Livingston, engaging in hands-on activities and gaining insights into - [Empowering Youth Through Volunteering with Fairway Fife and Dunfermline Athletic Football Club](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/empowering-youth-through-volunteering-with-fairway-fife-and-dunfermline-athletic-football-club/) - The Volunteering Programme, initiated by Fairway Fife in collaboration with DYW Fife, aimed to provide senior pupils from Dunfermline High School with the opportunity to mentor young people with disabilities or additional support needs through engaging in sports activities. The partnership stemmed from an existing relationship between Fairway Fife and the school, with pupils already - [Army Engagement Team Collaboration with Bell Baxter High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/army-engagement-team-collaboration-with-bell-baxter-high-school/) - The Army Engagement Team collaborated with pupils and teachers at Bell Baxter High School to support the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and apprenticeship program. The goal was to engage the local community and highlight the opportunities within the Armed Forces. Bell Baxter High School integrated visits and practical workshops into the curriculum to - [Empowering Future Careers at Beath High School's Careers Fair](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/empowering-future-careers-at-beath-high-schools-careers-fair/) - The Whole School Careers Fair at Beath High School, held on Thursday 7th December, aimed to enlighten young people and their families about various career opportunities. Over 55 exhibitors from diverse sectors participated, including local businesses like ExxonMobil and Sainsbury's Bank, as well as Fife Council and third-sector organisations like Fife Gingerbread and Fife Voluntary - [Introducing CAD Design and 3D Printing at Auchmuty High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/introducing-cad-design-and-3d-printing-at-auchmuty-high-school/) - The CAD design and 3D printing project at Auchmuty High School stemmed from a collaboration between the school and Fife College's Culture of Enterprise. Fife College provided teaching materials for the school's S3 Graphic Communication classes to introduce pupils to 3D Computer Modelling and 3D printing. The project aimed to familiarize students with these technologies, - [Inspiring Future Talent in the Food, Drink & Hospitality Industry](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/inspiring-future-talent-in-the-food-drink-hospitality-industry/) - On the 31st of January, nine young people in S2 at Levenmouth Academy visited Fife College St Brycedale Campus to participate in their Food, Drink & Hospitality Takeover event. - [Celebrating Creative Careers at Balwearie High School ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/celebrating-creative-careers-at-balwearie-high-school/) - Project/Activity Details: Balwearie High School organised a Career Evening aimed at showcasing careers beyond the traditional STEM focus, emphasising the significance of arts and creative subjects. The event aimed to inform students and families about diverse career opportunities available. Attendees included local businesses, parents, pupils, universities, colleges, and charitable organisations. In total, approximately 200 individuals - [The Success of KSLA in Youth Sports and Leisure Development](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/transforming-communities-the-success-of-ksla-in-youth-sports-and-leisure-development/) - Nicola Masterson, QIO DYW Fife, and Darren Wilson, Senior Wider Achievement Coordinator DYW Fife, attended the Youth Sport Trust Conference 2024 in Telford, Birmingham. The Kirkcaldy Sport and Leisure Alliance (KSLA) received the Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award for their innovative approach in combining the Youth Sport Set for Success education programme with local - [Meet the Board - Jessica McQueen](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/meet-the-board-jessica-mcqueen/) - Jessica's involvement with DYW Fife stemmed from her role at NHS Fife, with the aim of engaging young people. - [FiFab Staff Spotlight – Amy Stewart](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/fifab-staff-spotlight-amy-stewart/) - Meet Amy Stewart, a remarkable individual at the heart of Fifab's commitment to excellence, especially as we celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week. As part of their ongoing collaboration with DYW Fife, one of our esteemed partner employers, we shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of their team members. Amy, a second-year Quality Technician Apprentice, stands - [Fife Apprenticeship Event | Carnegie Conference Centre | 5th March](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/fife-apprenticeship-event-5th-march/) - This year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week will run from 4-8 March, and to tie in with this, there will be an apprenticeship-themed event. - [Meet Samantha Dick, Business Engagement Executive for Fife Chamber of Commerce & DYW Fife.](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/meet-samantha-dick-business-engagement-executive-for-fife-chamber-of-commerce-dyw-fife/) - As our Business Engagement Executive, Samantha is dedicated to bridging connections and facilitating collaboration between local businesses and DYW Fife. - [Fife College Open Days 2024](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/fife-college-open-days-2024/) - Fife College are hosting a series of Open Days at the end of March! What's Involeved? There will be demonstrations, taster sessions, tours of our facilities… and much, much more! Find out all about the hundreds of courses on offer, starting in August 2024. Meet their lecturers and student support staff, who can offer advice - [DYW Business Breakfast | Manufacturing and Engineering Showcase](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-business-breakfast-manufacturing-and-engineering-showcase/) - Thursday 14th March 2024 Business Breakfast - 9:00-10:30am Manufacturing and Engineering Showcase – 11:00am – 2:15pm Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy KY2 6HF DYW Fife will host its first Business Breakfast of 2024 on Thursday 14th March from 9:00am – 10:30am at the Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy. This will be followed by our Manufacturing and Engineering Showcase from - [Sky Up Academy Visit at Levenmouth Academy ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/sky-up-academy-visit-levenmouth-academy/) - On the 9th of November, a group of 32 S2 Drama students from Levenmouth Academy embarked on an enriching visit to the Sky Up Academy in Livingston. This immersive learning experience provided students with a hands-on opportunity to explore the world of media production using cutting-edge film and editing technologies. The visit to Sky Up - [Glenwood High School Careers Fair 2023 ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/glenwood-high-school-careers-fair-2023/) - Building on the success of the previous year's Careers Fair, Glenwood High School organised a second edition to provide senior pupils (S4-S6) with valuable insights into diverse career paths and job opportunities. The event aimed to help students make informed decisions about their future endeavours by engaging with various businesses, colleges, universities, and organisations. The - [Babcock Mock Assessment Day at Glenrothes High School ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/babcock-mock-assessment-day-at-glenrothes-high-school/) - Over the past twelve months, Babcock has actively engaged with Glenrothes High School by delivering STEM-related activities, career talks, participating in career fairs, and hosting site visits. To enhance students' understanding of the interview process and build confidence, Babcock organized a mock assessment/apprenticeship event on November 20th for 35 Glenrothes High School pupils. The event - [A Transformative Site Visit with Michael Laird Architects at Dunfermline High School ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/a-transformative-site-visit-with-michael-laird-architects-at-dunfermline-high-school/) - Michael Laird Architects initiated contact with Dunfermline High School, expressing interest in engaging with students pursuing careers in architecture. The goal was to provide students with insights into the architectural profession, potential career paths, and foster a connection between education and industry. The event involved a site visit to Michael Laird Architects in Edinburgh, held - [Fife Building Services Apprenticeship Engagement at Bell Baxter High School ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/fife-building-services-apprenticeship-engagement-at-bell-baxter-high-school/) - Fife Building Services, in collaboration with Bell Baxter High School, is actively supporting the apprenticeship programme to connect with the local community and showcase opportunities within Fife Building Services. The school has strategically incorporated visits and practical workshops by Fife Building Services into the curriculum to enhance the skills and prospects of young people. Neil - [Army Youth Challenge at Beath High School ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/army-youth-challenge-at-beath-high-school/) - In collaboration with the British Army and through the Army Youth Challenge, Beath High School orchestrated a captivating engagement for 15 students keen on pursuing careers in the armed forces or STEM fields. The event unfolded at Forthside Barracks, Stirling, where students delved into a spectrum of STEM challenges, leadership exercises, and teamwork initiatives. The - [CSI Balwearie Practical Workshop with Fife College](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/csi-balwearie-practical-workshop-with-fife-college/) - The CSI Balwearie Practical Workshop, a collaboration between Balwearie High School and Fife College, emerged as an initiative driven by the PTC Social Subjects at Balwearie High School. The goal was to provide pupils in the new S2 CSI: Balwearie elective classes with hands-on experience in crime scene investigation. - [Auchmuty High School's CAD Insight Day at ITW Construction Products ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/auchmuty-high-schools-cad-insight-day-at-itw-construction-products/) - The success of this event has sparked the hope for an annual visit to ITW Construction Products. This recurring initiative aims to continually highlight the seamless transition of skills learned in the classroom to their practical application in a professional working environment. - [Meet Our board - Sarah Raeburn](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/meet-our-board-sarah-raeburn/) - DYW Fife's role is to prepare young people for the world of work. A key challenge, as I've observed since joining the board, is employer engagement. Bridging the gap between educators, employers, and parents is crucial for preparing youngsters for the workplace. - [High School pupils get hands on hair and beauty experience with Lime Salon](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/fife-high-school-pupils-get-hands-on-hair-and-beauty-experience-with-lime-salon/) - Fife High School pupils get hands on hair and beauty experience with Lime Salon Three schools have been working with local business, Lime Salon to offer young people from the area the chance to achieve a valuable vocational qualification in Hairdressing. Lime Salon Group has partnered with Ambition Centre for Training to provide pupils from - [Empowering Youth through the Sporting Change Project](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/empowering-youth-through-the-sporting-change-project/) - Viewforth High School, in collaboration with Raith Rovers Community Foundation, initiated the Sporting Change Project, engaging 15 S2/S3 young people. - [Exploring careers in Medicine at St Columbas High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/exploring-careers-in-medicine-at-st-columbas-high-school/) - Working in partnership with Scottish Charity, You Can Be A Doctor, St Columbas High School organised a range of interactive events designed to generate interest in careers within the healthcare industry. - [Exploring Careers with Quaker Oats](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/exploring-careers-with-quaker-oats/) - Exploring Careers with Quaker Oats Kilmaron School's senior pupils embarked on a unique culinary journey this term, creating various recipes using oats. With the only Quaker Oats factory in the UK just around the corner, an ideal opportunity arose to delve into the business and showcase the students' creations. The project was part of the - [Exploring Textile Careers with Todd & Duncan](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/exploring-textile-careers-with-todd-duncan/) - Exploring Textile Careers with Todd & Duncan Organised by DYW Fife and Tay Cities, the event brought together Todd & Duncan, a renowned player in the textile industry, and young people interested in exploring career opportunities in the field. Todd & Duncan initiated contact with DYW Fife, expressing their eagerness to engage young individuals in - [Glenwood High School pupils gain insight into STEM Careers](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/glenwood-high-school-pupils-gain-insight-into-stem-careers/) - Glenwood High School had the opportunity to learn more about opportunities in STEM Careers through the education roadshow, hosted by BAE Systems. - [Levenmouth Academy Pupils Gain Zoology Experience](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/levenmouth-academy-pupils-gain-zoology-experience/) - Senior pupils with an interest in animal care were given the opportunity to attend the Royal Society of Scotland’s Summer School. - [Career event at Madras College gives insight into Future pathways](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/career-event-at-madras-college-gives-insight-into-future-pathways/) - The Madras Senior Phase Careers and Pathways Evening is an annual event for pupils and their parents to attend. There were over 200 attendees this year all looking for information on the options open to young people during the senior phase at school and beyond. - [Pupils at Queen Anne High School enjoy a visit from Dundee Science Centre](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/pupils-at-queen-anne-high-school-enjoy-a-visit-from-dundee-science-centre/) - As part of QAHS's Developing our Young Workforce agenda we have introduced a number of themed days for S3 pupils. We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Dundee Science Centre to our Science department, delivering workshops about Space and employability skills to over 70 of our young people. - [Empowering Barista Students through Collaboration with The Fix Coffee Shop](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/empowering-barista-students-through-collaboration-with-the-fix-coffee-shop/) - The collaboration between The Fix and the school began with discussions to understand how the coffee shop could support Barista students and what insights they could share about running a successful business. - [Pupils experience life in the fast lane at Knockhill Racing Circuit](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/pupils-experience-life-in-the-fast-lane-at-knockhill-racing-circuit/) - Pupil Support Service (PSS) had some senior pupils interested in mechanics, so they asked Knockhill Racing Circuit if it would be possible to come for a workplace visit. - [Empowering Bell Baxter High School Through Race to Zero Campaign](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/empowering-bell-baxter-high-school-through-race-to-zero-campaign/) - Empowering Bell Baxter High School Through Race to Zero Campaign The Culture of Enterprise partnered with Bell Baxter High School to collaborate with pupils and teachers in supporting the Global Goals group. The primary goal was to engage with the local community and advocate for a just and fair transition to achieve net zero. The - [Trade Apprenticeships Prove Successful At Auchmuty High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/trade-apprenticeships-prove-successful-at-auchmuty-high-school/) - Trade Apprenticeships Prove Successful At Auchmuty High School Following on from the Fife Council Building Services apprenticeship awareness events that were delivered by Neil McGregor, head of apprenticeships, to a number of schools across Fife last year, Neil and his team reached out again this year to offer the school the opportunity to visit the - [Inspiring Future Tradespeople](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/inspiring-future-tradespeople-through-mark-wallaces-workshop/) - Inspiring Future Tradespeople Through Mark Wallace’s Workshop Mark Wallace, a former pupil of Balwearie High School, left in 2003 to pursue an apprenticeship in stone masonry. After gaining experience and specializing in memorial work, he eventually established his own successful business. Five years ago, Mark expanded his entrepreneurial ventures by founding 'Tri Fitness' in Kinross, - [Meet Our Board - Lisa Bray](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/meet-our-board-lisa-bray/) - In this series, we introduce the board members of DYW Fife and share why they wanted to get involved with the initiative. In this edition, we introduce you to Lisa Bray. Tell us about you, where you are from and career to date? I’m the Owner Director of Eden Fyfe, an accountancy and business advisory - [Partner Spotlight: Fife College](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/partner-spotlight-fife-college/) - Fife College Partner Spotlight DYW Fife work closely with the Fife community and local organisations to form key partnerships to support young people in Fife. To celebrate our partners we will be showcasing a ‘Partner Spotlight’ each week, for the next month, to educate about how we work together and the different types of projects - [RAF Mighty Minds Workshop ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/raf-mighty-minds-workshop/) - RAF Mighty Minds Workshop On Wednesday 12th June Beath High School hosted the RAF Mighty Minds Workshop as part of the Fife STEM Festival. This was run in conjunction with Hyett Education and The Royal Airforce Youth Engagement Team. STEM subjects cover science, technology, engineering, and maths with the objective of the workshop to provide - [Fife Council Building Services Showcase Apprenticeship Pathways](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/fife-council-building-services-showcase-apprenticeship-pathways/) - Eight pupils from Glenrothes High School attended the Fife Council Building Services Apprenticeship event on 19th June 2023. - [Emergency Services Lead Workshops at Queen Anne High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/emergency-services-lead-workshops-at-queen-anne-high-school/) - Pupils from Queen Anne High School were given the opportunity to learn from a range of emergency service organisations, including Police Scotland, Fire Service Scotland, NHS, British Army and the Crown Office. - [Partner Spotlight: Career Ready](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/partner-spotlight-career-ready/) - Career Ready Partner Spotlight DYW Fife work closely with the Fife community and local organisations to form key partnerships to support young people in Fife. To celebrate our partners we will be showcasing a ‘Partner Spotlight’ each week, for the next month, to educate about how we work together and the different types of projects - [St Columbus Compete in Scottish Schools' Hydrogen Challenge](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/st-columbus-compete-in-scottish-schools-hydrogen-challenge/) - St Columbus Compete in Scottish Schools' Hydrogen Challenge St Columbus pupils were recently invited alongside several other Scottish schools to participate in the Scottish Schools' Hydrogen Challenge as part of a wider initiative to educate pupils about careers in this industry. All St Columbus S2 pupils were invited to take part in the school challenge - [Stylist to the Stars](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/stylist-to-the-stars/) - Inverkeithing's Stylists to the Stars Inverkeithing High School has completed it's first year of a Pre- Apprenticeship Hairdressing Course in partnership with Lime Salon. John Bailie (salon owner) has been working with three High Schools across Fife to support young people with training and work experience in Hairdressing. This has been an incredibly unique and - [Let's Fly Away: Inverkeithing High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/lets-fly-away-inverkeithing-high-school/) - Let's Fly Away: Inverkeithing High School Visit Edinburgh Airport Pupils in the Supported Learning Provision at Inverkeithing High School had a very exciting visit to Edinburgh Airport to learn about all the different careers and jobs within the Airport. 10 Pupils from the Supported Learning Provision at Inverkeithing High School had a behind the scenes - [Skills Demonstration at the Scottish Parliament](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/skills-demonstration-at-the-scottish-parliament/) - Skills Demonstration at the Scottish Parliament Inverkeithing High School was kindly invited along to the Scottish Parliament Gardens on Wednesday 17th May to take part in a Trades Skills Demonstration. The invite came following a successful trades event in school last September with Build Your Future. 15 pupils across S2 and S3 attended the event - [Design & Manufacturing Insights for Kilmaron Pupils](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/design-manufacturing-insights-for-kilmaron-pupils/) - Design & Manufacturing Insights for Kilmaron Pupils As part of the DYW Special School Project in Fife the pupils at Kilmaron School have been exploring the Design & Manufacturing industry. This project has been a success in part due to our successful partnership with Fife College who supported by loaning a 3D printer to the - [Opening Opportunities in the Beauty and Hair Sector ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/opening-opportunities-in-the-beauty-and-hair-sector/) - On 14th February 2023, the Royal Navy visited S2 pupils at Balwearie High School to deliver a STEM workshop. - [STEM Workshop Compliments of the Royal Navy ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/stem-workshop-compliments-of-the-royal-navy/) - On 14th February 2023, the Royal Navy visited S2 pupils at Balwearie High School to deliver a STEM workshop. - [Discover You Workshop Builds Confidence for St Columbus Students  ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/discover-you-workshop/) - Students from St Columbus recently attended two, two-hour workshop with David Weir from Discover You to help support them to improve their self-confidence both in a professional and personal environment. - [BAM Opens Construction Door to Woodmill Pupils](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/bam-opens-construction-door/) - BAM Construct UK and Woodmill High School continue partnership to deliver another ‘Intro to Construction’ programme aimed at pupils who had expressed an interest in the construction industry. - [Dunfermline Athletic Football Club Support Fife PSS](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dunfermline-athletic-football-club-support-fife-pss/) - After seeing a post on Dunfermline Athletic Football Clubs (DAFC) website about the wider career opportunities in the world of football, Fife Pupil Support Service reached out to learn more. - [ Lochgelly High Seniors Support Primary School Literacy](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/lochgelly-high-seniors-support-primary-school-literacy/) - P7 pupils at Lochgelly West Primary School are currently taking part in a joint “Core Skills Transition Project” to equip them with an understanding of the employability skills that are embedded within lessons at Lochgelly High School. - [Pupils Mesmerised by Sports Journalism ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/pupils-mesmerized-by-sports-journalism/) - S3 pupils at Glentrohes High School were recently joined by BBC Sports Journalist James Christie who shared his journey from school to university and how this led him into his current profession and dream job. - [Glenrothes Pupils Enjoy Employability Programme ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/glenrothes-pupils-enjoy-employability-programme/) - Glenrothes High School pupils recently participated in the Handpicked for Schools employability programme, to learn a range of workplace skills and how these can be practically applied when looking for work. - [Bringing CAD to Live with Auchmtuy High School ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/bringing-cad-to-live-with-auchmtuy-high-school/) - At the beginning of 2023, Mr O’Brien in the CDT department at Auchmuty High School launched a ‘Sign Design Competition’ for the S4 Graphic Communication pupils. - [Leviton broaden support for Fife’s young people](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/leviton-broaden-support-for-fifes-young-people/) - In late 2022, Leviton Network Solutions reached out to DYW Fife to discuss ways we could work together and provide additional workplace support for young people in Fife. - [Glenwood High School Hosts Career Fayre](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/glenwood-high-school-hosts-career-fayre/) - DYW School Coordinator’s at Glenwood High School recently organised a senior ‘Career Fayre’ to help pupils who are nearing transition from school to make informed decisions about their chosen pathways. - [Alumni Inspires Kirkcaldy Students](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/alumni-inspires-kirkcaldy-students/) - Kirkcaldy High School (KHS) alumni Adam Campbell returned to the school to give a talk to around 40 Computing Science and Games Development seniors. - [S2 Pupils Roll Up Their Sleeves for Hospitality Take Over Event](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/s2-pupils-roll-up-their-sleeves-for-hospitality-take-over-event/) - Some of Fife’s finest food suppliers, including Buffalo Farm and Balgove Larder, gave their time and expertise for free at Fife College’s recent Food, Drink and Hospitality Takeover Event, targeting S2 pupils from High Schools all over Fife. - [Three-day virtual work experience with BAM Construction](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/three-day-virtual-work-experience-with-bam-construction/) - Four young people from Bell Baxter High School recently attended the BAM Construction virtual work experience. They gained an insight into the multifaceted industry of construction. Understanding design, engineering, marketing & communication and all the behind scenes elements it takes to create a successful business. - [STEM Engagement at Woodmill ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/stem-engagement-at-woodmill/) - The Royal Navy STEM Outreach team recently attended Woodmill High School to help the school to increase awareness of STEM applications within a number of settings, give young people hands-on experience using different kit and consider their applications within a Submarine. - [Waid Academy’s Annual Christmas Fair Returns ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/waid-academys-annual-christmas-fair-returns/) - For the first time since Covid, Waid Academy recently held its Christmas Fair and Coffee Morning. - [Future Asset competition ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/future-asset-competition/) - From September to December 2022, five S3 students from Viewforth High School competed in the Future Asset competition. - [St Columba’s Career and Pathway Event ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/st-columbas-career-and-pathway-event/) - St Columba’s High School held a career and pathway event with attendance from employers including an array of businesses across Fife. - [Career Insights for St Andrews HS Pupils ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/career-insights-for-st-andrews-hs-pupils/) - St Andrews High School was lucky to be the only school in Fife offered the opportunity to have the Depute Director from the Bank of England come to the school to deliver career talks. - [Budding Painters & Decorators at the Trades Hub ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/budding-painters-decorators-at-the-trades-hub/) - The DYW sessions in the five Special Schools in Fife continue to thrive with young people exploring and taking part in a wide range of activities, careers and opportunities. - [TechnipFMC Site Visit ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/technipfmc-site-visit/) - A group of Queen Anne High School’s S2 pupils along with some of its S5 STEM leaders visited TechnipFMC in Dunfermline. TechnipFMC is a worldwide organisation who are global leaders in energy technologies. - [Site Visit to Victoria Hospital’s Elective Orthopaedic Centre ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/site-visit-to-victoria-hospitals-elective-orthopaedic-centre/) - On Tuesday 6 December 2022, 12 of Queen Anne High School’s S4 Practical Trade Skills students went on an excursion to the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. - [Armed Forces Career Workshops ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/armed-forces-career-workshops/) - At the beginning of December a group of pupils from three DYW Public Support Service (PSS) centres in Fife enjoyed a visit from the British Army in Glenrothes. The team from the Armed Forces Career Office came to talk through the different roles available within the army and gave an insight into army life and their own personal journeys. - [Discover Your… ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/discover-your/) - Pupils at Madras College recently attended a career workshop with a twist, spending the day on a journey of self-discovery to learn more about how their personality fits in different professional environments. - [Engineering Pathways with GMM Pfaudler ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/engineering-pathways-with-gmm-pfaudler/) - Jake is one of our leading pupils in the Department of Design, Engineering and Technology (DET) and was the winner of the GMM Pfaudler Sponsored Engineering Award in June 2022. - [Apprenticeship Skills workshop ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/apprenticeship-skills-workshop/) - Eight pupils from S4-S6 at Inverkeithing High School visited Fife Council Building Services in Kirkcaldy to learn about how to apply for Apprenticeships. - [Speed-Dating: From School to STEM ](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/speed-dating-from-school-to-stem/) - Local employers were welcomed into Dunfermline High School to take part in a speed-dating style activity where small groups of S2 pupils moved between tables of different employers, learning what each employer's company does and what they are looking for in new recruits. - [The Power of Language](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/the-power-of-language/) - Former Balwearie High School pupil, Ryan McCue, joined S3 pupils to discuss the power of language in business and how it's helped him found his export company Food Export International. - [New Appointment to the DYW Fife Board](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/new-appointment-to-the-dyw-fife-board/) - Melanie Watt has been appointed to the Developing the Young Workforce Fife board, further enhancing the expertise of the leadership team. - [Creative Careers Week 2022](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/creative-careers-week-2022/) - Following 2021’s successful pilot programme, Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), Creative & Cultural Skills (CCSkills), and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) will be shining a spotlight on careers in the creative and cultural industries in Creative Careers Week 2022. - [Career & Pathway Events](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/career-pathway-events/) - Schools in Fife have a number of Career and Pathways events scheduled over the coming months and are looking for local employers, apprenticeship/training providers, colleges, universities and third sector organisations to support. - [Mentoring Young People - Employer Information Session](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/mentoring-young-people-employer-information-session/) - Mentoring a young person can not only have a life-changing impact for the individual but is also an invaluable way for young people to develop the skills, confidence and aspirations they need for their future success. - [Guided Start in Construction Skills](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/guided-start-in-construction-skills/) - The Community Trade Hub in Buckhaven collaborated with Waid Academy and offered a small group of Waid Academy pupils the chance to take part in their Guided Start programme in Construction Skills. - [Careers in Languages for St Andrews HS Pupils](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/careers-in-languages-for-st-andrews-hs-pupils/) - The languages department at St Andrews High School has been keen to work with businesses to encourage pupils into a career where languages are essential, so when the event came up via Speakers for Schools on LinkedIn, it was the perfect opportunity. - [Social Enterprise at Madras College](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/social-enterprise-at-madras-college/) - Social Enterprise Academy came into Madras College to speak to senior pupils about what they do. The intention was that interested pupils would learn what a social enterprise is and consider starting up one themselves. It was attended by over 60 S5 and S6 pupils over two sessions. - [Building Futures at Inverkeithing HS](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/building-futures-at-inverkeithing-hs/) - Inverkeithing High School recently had 120 pupils across S2 and S3 take part in a traditional trades skills day. - [Deer Centre Work Experience](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/deer-centre-work-experience/) - Four pupils from Glenrothes High school are currently undertaking work experience at the Scottish Deer Centre in Cupar, Fife. - [Dunfermline HS Careers Fayre](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dunfermline-hs-careers-fayre/) - Dunfermline High School hosted a Careers Fayre with over 60 employers and organisations attending. Representatives from each organisation had their own stand. - [STEM Careers Evening at Balwearie HS](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/stem-careers-evening-at-balwearie-hs/) - Balwearie High School held a STEM Careers Evening on Thursday 15 September. There was a fantastic turn out for the event, with around 180 young people, parents and carers present from various year groups. - [National DYW Skills Academy Pilot](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/national-dyw-skills-academy-pilot/) - The DYW Skills Academy provides young people with the insight, knowledge, and skills they need to build their confidence and prepare for the world of work. - [Made in Fife is back for 2022](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/made-in-fife-is-back-for-2022/) - Made in Fife is back for 2022 Following the success of the first Made in Fife campaign last year, Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Fife are once again on the lookout for volunteers and nominations for people from Fife to take part in our regional campaign which showcases and celebrates successful careers and successful people - [Cake, Coffee and Careers](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/cake-coffee-and-careers/) - On 16th June, DYW Fife hosted its Cake, Coffee and Careers session at Dunfermline Athletic Football Club. - [Freshly ground coffee skills for Auchmuty pupils](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/freshly-ground-coffee-skills-for-auchmuty-pupils/) - Six of Auchmuty High School’s young people recently got the opportunity to gain some employability skills through professional Barista training and a week-long work placement in a local coffee shop. - [Semefab Work Experience](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/semefab-work-experience/) - Three of Glenrothes’ young people are currently undertaking summer work experience placements at Semefab. - [STEM Futures at Napier University](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/stem-futures-at-napier-university/) - On 8th May twenty-five S3 students from Viewforth High School visited Napier University Schools of Engineering and Computing in Edinburgh to participate in Science and Technology based workshops. - [Removing barriers to gain successful work experience](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/removing-barriers-to-gain-successful-work-experience/) - Michael Phimister is a student at Rosslyn School in Kirkcaldy and since August 2021 he has been participating in an employment project specifically designed for young people with complex additional support needs. Michael has been successfully learning about different careers and developing his employability skills during weekly sessions. - [Madras Leadership Development](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/madras-leadership-development/) - Madras Leadership Development The Centre for Educational Enhancement and Development (CEED) provided a leadership event at Madras college which was attended by 100 of our S6 pupils as part of a transition day. The aims for the day for the pupils were: To think about characteristics of successful leaders To reflect on your own leadership - [Promoting STEM careers at Lochgelly High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/promoting-stem-careers-at-lochgelly-high-school/) - Promoting STEM careers at Lochgelly High School 120 of Lochgelly High School’s young people recently took part in the Fife STEM Connectability Festival which focused on promoting STEM as a career choice for our young people in Scotland, with a focus on getting more girls into STEM careers. The workshop was funded by the RAF - [Linking the worlds of school and work with Balwearie pupils](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/linking-the-worlds-of-school-and-work/) - Linking the worlds of school and work with Balwearie pupils A group of six S3 pupils at Balwearie High School recently had a visit from Allan Ferguson Bespoke Carpentry and Joinery. Allan is a key contact within the Design and Technology Department at Balwearie and regularly delivers workshops and presentations to our young people to - [Gaining Valuable Work Experience](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/gaining-valuable-work-experience/) - Gaining Valuable Work Experience At Kirkcaldy High School, our Pupil Support Officer got in touch with a local Salvation Army charity shop to see if one of our pupils who was becoming disengaged with school could complete some valuable work experience with them one afternoon a week. The Salvation Army were more than happy to - [Westrigg Windfarm Project](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/westrigg-windfarm-project/) - A new pilot programme, funded by Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Fife and the Interreg RIGHT project, and supported by Fife Council Employability Service and Culture of Enterprise, has been launched enabling 60 pupils from four of Fife’s high schools to gain an introduction into the construction sector. - [Reimagining Inverkeithing](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/reimagining-inverkeithing/) - 12 of Inverkeithing High School’s S3 pupils recently took part in the Reimagining Inverkeithing Project in partnership with Emma Griffiths from Fife Historic Buildings Trust. - [Architect Work Experience](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/architect-work-experience/) - S6 pupil Marika Urbanksa at Dunfermline High School is currently working on building a portfolio for Art School acceptance into Architecture. - [Case Study: F.I.F.E Fife Industry Facilitates Educators](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-f-i-f-e-fife-industry-facilitates-educators/) - F.I.F.E Fife Industry Facilitates Educators Businesses from across Fife and beyond hosted secondary school teachers recently as part of F.I.F.E - Fife Industry Facilitates Educators. The initiative was developed in recognition that educators are one of the most important influences on a young person’s career choice but there are challenges bringing the world of work - [Case Study: Volunteering Opportunities for Hyndhead Pupils](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-volunteering-opportunities-for-hyndhead-pupils/) - Three of the young people at Hyndhead are approaching the end of their time at school and the project has been providing opportunities to volunteer and gain valuable experience. - [Case Study: LET'S Go Fife](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-lets-go-fife/) - During the month of May, DYW Fife delivered a bespoke LET’S Go Fife (Leavers Employability Transitions Sessions) programme in partnership with employers and stakeholders to young people across seven of the Fife schools. - [Case Study: Future Assets at Dunfermline High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-future-assets-at-dunfermline-high-school/) - Future Assets Investment Competition Six of Dunfermline High School’s S6 pupils recently took part in the Future Assets Investment Competition run by Future Asset and supported by Rathbone Investment Management Limited. The competition focuses on developing the ability of girls in Scotland to consider and experience the world of investment. The girls took part - [Case Study: The learner journey, from college to cafe](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-hospitality-industry-waid-academy/) - The East Neuk coastal villages surrounding Waid Academy are a haven for tourists and foodies, with our local produce world renowned. The many cafés, hotels and restaurants in the area rely heavily on school pupils and school leavers to work in the hospitality industry in a variety of roles. With world class golf resorts and - [Case Study: Author Visit at Queen Anne High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-chris-brookmyre-visit-at-queen-anne-high-school/) - Author Visit Funding from the Scottish Book Trust's Live Literature Programme enabled Queen Anne High School to invite author Chris Brookmyre to the school to speak to Advanced Higher English pupils. To obtain the funding, an application was submitted detailing how an author visit would be beneficial to pupils. Queen Anne initially asked for funding - [Case Study: Building Survey at Queen Anne High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-studybuilding-survey-at-queen-anne-high-school/) - Aspiring Archaeologists Volunteers from Queen Anne High School were invited to join Northlight Heritage to carry out a standing building survey of the Friary in Inverkeithing. The detailed survey would uncover many tantalising clues to the Friary’s long and complex history. The lead archaeologist taught volunteers how to use observation, photography and drawing to record - [Case Study: Army Apprenticeships at Madras College](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-army-apprenticeships-at-madras-college/) - Army Apprenticeships Sgt Derek Vaughan, an Armed Forces Career Advisor recently visited Madras College to share information on the range of apprenticeships available through the Army. The session was attended by a total of 20 pupils ranging from S2 to S6 and the aim was to provide pupils with information about how they could study - [Case Study: Thirst Craft at Dunfermline High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-thirst-craft-at-dunfermline-high-school/) - Getting Crafty with Dunfermline High School Kirsty Struthers, a graphic designer, and Thirst Craft, a drinks packaging design company in Glasgow, recently briefed our S3 art and design pupils with a live graphic design project. The project brief was to design drinks packaging for children, promoting healthy fruit drinks while also considering sustainability. Our pupils - [Case Study: ‘Best of You’ mentoring for seven Beath High School pupils](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-best-of-you-mentoring-for-seven-beath-high-school-pupils/) - Case Study: ‘Best of You’ mentoring for seven Beath High School pupils Mark Brown from MB Programmes recently attended Beath High School in December 2021 to deliver a series of workshops, talks, group challenges and activities designed to support participants' growth in confidence, motivation, ambition, self-esteem, positive mental health, wellbeing and self-leadership. Seven pupils took - [Case Study: Engineering Success with WES at Balwearie High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-engineering-success-with-wes-at-balwearie-high-school/) - Women’s Engineering Society (WES) hosted a virtual apprentice showcase event at Balwearie High School where they featured panels of current engineering apprentices from some of the biggest and best-known companies in the UK, including BAE Systems and Dyson. The apprentices shared their experiences and took questions from the students taking part. The Women's Engineering Society - [Case Study: Engineering Insights for International Women's Day 2022](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-engineering-insights-for-international-womens-day-2022/) - On Tuesday 8th March 2022, 15 female pupils from Beath High School travelled to Babcock (Rosyth) to take part in an Insight Day visit as a showcase for International Women's Day. The pupils were treated to a tour of the site and educational input from a range of Babcock employees including ex and current Graduate - [Case Study: Foundation Apprenticeships in Hospitality at Waid Academy](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-foundation-apprenticeships-in-hospitality-at-waid-academy/) - Working with Fife College, Waid Academy currently has five pupils studying a Level 4 Practical Cookery Foundation Apprenticeship (FA). This course enables those with a real talent and passion for cooking to learn the practical, transferable skills they need to work in a commercial kitchen. The majority of these youngsters do not want or would - [Case Study: Bread Baking at Auchmuty High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-bread-baking-at-auchmuty-high-school/) - Auchmuty Bakers The Home Economics department at Auchmuty High School deliver a NPA bakery and one of the units within this course is breadmaking. The students must produce certain bread Items that would be sellable, the product must be of the highest of standards and produced ensuring the food hygiene and kitchen organisation have been - [Case Study: Engineering careers at TechnipFMC](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-engineering-careers-at-technipfmc/) - TechnipFMC in Fife has long been a supporter of DYW Fife, and with links to various local schools, it has a long track record of delivering successful activities for pupils. - [Apprenticeships Work: Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/apprenticeships-work-scottish-apprenticeship-week-2022/) - Developing the Young Workforce in Fife is proudly supporting Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022 (7 - 11 March) to demonstrate the value apprenticeships bring to young people, teams, employers and the economy. The theme of this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week is ‘Apprenticeships Work’, with the aim to highlight how apprenticeships are providing the skills employers need - [Case Study: Fife PSS builds construction skills](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/fife-pss-builds-construction-skills/) - A recent collaboration between The Community Trade Hub and Fife PSS, which supports some of the most vulnerable young people in Fife. - [Visit Scotland and SDS: Pathways into Tourism](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/visit-scotland-sds-pathways-into-tourism/) - We sat down with DYW Board Member and Senior Tourism Insight Manager at Visit Scotland, Chris Greenwood, and Lawrence Durden, Tourism Industry Manager at Skills Development Scotland, to discuss careers for young people in the tourism sector and why this is important for the future of Fife. - [Case Study: Madras College and Entrepreneur Me](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-madras-college-entrepreneur-me/) - S1 Madras College pupils took on a series of activities to build their entrepreneurial skills with Entrepreneur Me - [Case Study: Balwearie pupils inspired by local filmmaker Lib Penman](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-balwearie-pupils-inspired-by-lib-penman/) - Independent filmmaker, and Balwearie High School alumni, Lib Penman came to give a talk to pupils at Balwearie High School in Fife as part of its DYW activities. - [DDI: Digital Industry Partners for schools and Internet of Things](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/ddi-digital-industry-partners-for-schools-and-internet-of-things/) - DYW Fife are working in collaboration with the Data Driven Innovation (DDI) team at the University of Edinburgh to support the rollout of the Internet of Things Sensor Networks. - [DYW (Fife): Special Schools Pilot Project](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-fife-special-schools-project/) - Developing the Young Workforce (Fife) has created a unique pilot project to help explore the world of work with young people who have additional support needs and disabilities. - [Case Study: Auchmuty High School and Lucky Ewe](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-auchmuty-high-school-and-lucky-ewe/) - Auchmuty High School pupils take on placements at Lucky Ewe, aiming to build skills, confidence and experience, and help them progress towards employment. - [Beath High School take part in M&G Skills for Life programme](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/beath-high-school-take-part-in-mg-skills-for-life-programme/) - Students develop valuable employability skills and use the brand-new Skills for Life digital employability platform - [Case Study: Levenmouth Academy](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-levenmouth-academy/) - As with many other secondary schools in Fife, Levenmouth Academy has developed a robust network of local businesses, partners and other agencies throughout its engagement with the Developing the Young Workforce programme in Fife. The staff at Levenmouth Academy started with a strong focus on developing the basics and, two years on, with the assistance - [Career Ready Case Studies: Rachel and Carrie](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/career-ready-case-studies-rachel-and-carrie/) - Carrie Lindsay of Fife Council tells her Career Ready story along with her mentee, Rachel Crouthers. - [Career Ready Case Studies: Simon and Ruby](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/career-ready-case-studies-simon-and-ruby/) - Simon Warren of Fife Council tells his Career Ready story along with his mentee, Ruby Barker. - [Case Study: Woodmill High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/case-study-woodmill-high-school/) - Case Study: Woodmill High School Despite having had more setbacks than most schools in a disruptive time for education across the UK, Woodmill High School has maintained its commitment to supporting its young people as they work towards taking their first steps into the world of work through its work with DYW. Having experienced a - [Trio of appointments to the DYW Fife Board bolsters the experience of the leadership team in Fife](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/trio-of-appointments-to-the-dyw-fife-board/) - We're pleased to announce a trio of appointments to our Board - Karen Lees, Andrew Latto and Gordon Reid. - [Keith Partridge inspires Fife's young people to achieve their dreams](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/keith-partridge-inspires-fifes-young-people-to-achieve-their-dreams/) - Young people from across Fife were inspired and given an insight into learning, life and work, when Emmy-Award-Winning Cinematographer, Keith Partridge, 'popped' into their classrooms recently. - [Creating opportunities for employers in the construction sector: Fife Historic Building Trust](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/fife-historic-building-trust/) - Fife Historic Building Trust (FHBT) is delivering the Inverkeithing Heritage Regeneration project and offering employers two private sector modern apprenticeships in traditional skills can be funded at up to 50% in year one. - [A brand new partnership to further strengthen links between business and education](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/welcoming-amanda-liddell/) - We are delighted to share news of a new partnership between Fife Chamber, DYW Fife and Fife Council through the appointment of Amanda Liddell - [Case Study: In The Footsteps of Kings](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/in-the-footsteps-of-kings/) - DYW Fife aims to promote programmes and projects that produce beneficial outcomes such as enhanced employability through skills development for young people and school leavers and businesses can tap into a wider range of recruitment resources through partnership projects with schools and colleges. One such example has been the “In the Footsteps of Kings” project, which - [An open letter to Scotland's young people](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/an-open-letter-to-scotlands-young-people/) - An open letter to Scotland's young people: From Scotland's employers about their results #CommitmentToYOUth - [Unlock the potential of your workforce: Graduate Apprenticeships from Heriot Watt University](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/unlock-the-potential-of-your-workforce-graduate-apprenticeships-from-heriot-watt-university/) - Unlock the potential of your workforce: Find out about Graduate Apprenticeships from Heriot Watt University - [Fife College: Building careers in construction](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/building-careers-in-construction/) - Fife College highlights the diverse roles and opportunities for young people in the construction industry - [Ryan Hepburn: Helping school pupils make positive transitions](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/how-dyw-fife-helps-school-pupils-to-make-positive-transitions/) - Ryan Hepburn is the Developing Young Workforce (Fife) Lead within Education and Children’s Services at Fife Council, leading on the DYW (Fife) agenda across Schools in the region. “We work with a number of brilliant partners in Fife to deliver the DYW agenda, from Skills Development Scotland to Fife Council, and Fife College to various - [Fife College: Pushing to fill skills gap in digital sector](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/fife-college-pushing-to-fill-gaps-in-digital-sector/) - Fife College is encouraging those looking for a new start to consider a career in the digital sector to fill the current skills gap in this area. - [DYW (Fife) releases new business insights films for Fife schools](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/business-insights-films/) - DYW (Fife) is delighted to share a new suite of business insights films which highlight the opportunities for young people in a variety of businesses from Fife - Watch them now! - [Made in Fife: DYW Fife launches campaign to recognise and celebrate diverse careers successes in Fife](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/made-in-fife/) - Made In Fife | We're looking for volunteers (and nominations) to take part in a new regional campaign which showcases and celebrates successful careers and people from across Fife. - [DYW Fife Employer Showcase: BAM Construction](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-fife-employer-showcase-bam-construction/) - Developing the Young Workforce works with employers like BAM Construction to create opportunities for young people in Fife. - [Business Backing Talent: Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/business-backing-talent-scottish-apprenticeship-week-2021/) - Developing the Young Workforce in Fife is supporting Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021 (1 – 5 March), co-ordinated by Skills Development Scotland, to demonstrate the value apprenticeships bring to individuals, employers and the economy. The DYW (Fife) team is working in partnership with SDS, Fife Council and Fife College to ensure we showcase some of the - [DYW Live 2021](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-live-2021/) - Location: Online Dates: Jan – March 2021 Welcome to DYW Live. e-Sgoil and Education Scotland have teamed up to work with a wide range of national partner organisations to create an exciting virtual learning offer for children and young people across Scotland to develop career education and enhance their employability, career management and work-related skills. - [Heriot Watt: Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeships](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/heriot-watt-civil-engineering-graduate-apprenticeships/) - Location: Online (link to register below) Dates: 3 November Heriot Watt University is now offering January start dates for its Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeships programme. This webinar is an ideal opportunity to hear about the programme, as well as hearing from the Institution of Civil Engineers about how they support ongoing professional development. What you’ll - [Heriot Watt: Data Science Graduate Apprenticeships](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/heriot-watt-data-science-graduate-apprenticeships/) - Location: Online (link to register below) Dates: 4 November from 1 – 2pm Heriot Watt University is now offering January start dates for our Data Science Graduate Apprenticeships programme. This webinar is an ideal opportunity to hear about the programme, as well as hearing directly about the experiences of a Sainsbury’s GA student. What the - [Heriot Watt: Built Environment Graduate Apprenticeships](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/heriot-watt-built-environment-graduate-apprenticeships/) - Location: Online (link to register below) Dates: 5 November from 2 – 3pm Heriot Watt University is now offering January start dates for our Construction and the Built Environment Graduate Apprenticeships programme. We’re now offering January start dates for our Construction and the Built Environment Graduate Apprenticeship programme. This webinar is an ideal opportunity to - [New Year First Career](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/new-year-first-career/) - DYW Scotland have developed a range of sector specific virtual resources for S1s, S2s and S3s nationwide! - [DYW Fife Employer Showcase: Diageo](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-fife-employer-showcase-diageo/) - Developing the Young Workforce works with employers like Diageo to create opportunities for young people in Fife. - [Fife pupil wins Cash For Kids competition in support of Mission Christmas with Tay FM](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/fife-pupil-wins-cash-for-kids-competition/) - A creative S1 student at Bell Baxter High School has been announced as the winner of a competition to support the 'Mission Christmas’ Fundraising appeal from Cash For Kids. - [Fife College New Start: Skills Boost and Accelerator Courses 2021](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/fife-college-new-start-skills-boost-courses/) - Location: Fife College Dates: Feb 2021 NEW SUITE OF COURSES LAUNCHED TO START 2021 ON A NEW PATH Fife College has launched a range of new courses to help individuals who have been impacted by the economic downturn caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Supported with funding from the Scottish Government through the Young Persons’ Guarantee - [Helping businesses reap rewards](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/powerful-connections-helping-businesses-reap-the-rewards-of-dyw-fife/) - Developing Young Workforce (DYW) is an employer led, regional group (as part of a national initiative and the Scottish Government’s Youth Employment strategy), set up to connect local employers with schools and young people. Heather Brown, an Employability Coordinator at Fife Council and part of the DYW team in Fife, explains the many benefits of - [Amey Inspire](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/amey-inspire/) - Amey Inspire: Chat and Learn (Age group 14-18) Looking for ideas and opportunities to help kickstart your career? Amey want to help inspire the next generation of young people. Their ‘Chat and Learn’ gives everyone aged 14-18 years old an opportunity to request a 30 minute virtual 1-2-1 career talk with an Amey employee in - [Techfest 2020](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/techfest-2020/) - Location: Online Dates: 5 – 25 November TechFest is an innovative charity which consistently provides quality STEM events and with over 35 years experience in promoting STEM subjects… and is delighted to bring you Scotland’s most ambitious digital science festival! As so many things have this year, we have had to change our method of - [DYW: A job for everybody](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/a-job-for-everybody-2020/) - #Ajobforeverybody From Monday 16th November 2020 we are very excited to officially launch DYW’s #ajobforeverybody campaign! Aimed at employers, parents and young people, #ajobforeverybody intends to promote, illustrate and celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace across Scotland through a variety of social media content, videos, live online events and webinars. The week will also - [John Penman: Building a better future for businesses and young people in Fife](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/building-a-better-future-for-businesses-and-young-people-in-fife/) - John Penman, Managing Director at Fife Fabrications and Board Member at DYW (Fife) takes some time to explain how Developing Young Workforce is building a better future for businesses and young people in Fife. Like many Managing Directors, my role is to ensure the long-term future of the business. Key to that is our people - [Fife College: Former Foundation Apprentices awarded scholarships](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/former-foundation-apprentices-awarded-scholarships/) - Four Fife College students awarded a Foundation Apprenticeship Advancement Scholarship by the College’s Scholarship Programme, the Adam Smith Foundation. - [Case Study: Balwearie High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/balwearie-high-school/) - Through Developing the Young Workforce (Fife) and partnerships with local businesses, colleges and bodies, the team at Balwearie High School (BHS) coordinates and facilitates positive career destinations and contextualised learning opportunities to support pupils in making the transition from school to employment. Despite the many challenges throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and the effect this has - [In The Footsteps of Kings project: Foundation Apprenticeship opportunity](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/in-footsteps-to-kings-project-foundation-apprenticeship/) - This Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills will give candidates the opportunity to gain valuable business skills to aid them on their career journey. Candidates will learn about the different types of business, and the use of IT in Business and Management, along with practical skills in business environment. Candidates will work towards achieving a higher - [Young Scot: Young People's Guarantee Workshop Jam](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/ys-hive-workshop-jam/) - Location: Online Date: Saturday 3rd October 2020 Title: Young People’s Guarantee Workshop Jam #YSHive is working with The Scottish Government to run this one day digital jam event for young people to influence the Young People’s Guarantee. It is vital that young people are involved in designing how the Young People’s Guarantee will work in a - [The new digital home for DYW Fife](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/the-new-digital-home-for-dyw-fife/) - Developing the Young Workforce has created a new digital home for DYW in Fife with the launch of a new website. - [4toFortune](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/4tofortune/) - 4 pupils, £4.00 and 4 weeks 4toFortune is a programme which is delivered by Fife Council’s Economic Development team for school pupils of all ages and has been designed to allow it to be delivered at any point in the school year, providing you with a flexible approach to enterprise. Pupils will work in teams - [Workplace Equality Fund Learning Festival](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/workplace-equality-fund-learning-festival/) - Location: Online Date: 22 and 23 September 2020 Title: Workplace Equality Fund Learning Festival Impact Funding Partners is pleased to announce our 2020 Workplace Equality Fund Learning Festival will take place from Tuesday 22nd to Wednesday 23rd September! Following on from successful festivals in the past, this free two day event will take place online via Zoom with - [13 Foundation Apprentices honoured during virtual award ceremony](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/13-fa-apprentices-honoured-during-virtual-award-ceremony/) - Thirteen Foundation Apprentices have been honoured at a Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Fife Foundation Apprenticeship Virtual Award Ceremony this week (8 September). Delivered in partnership with Fife College, Fife Council and Skills Development Scotland (SDS), the virtual celebration recognised the hard work and commitment of Foundation Apprentices from schools throughout Fife. The virtual award - [Social Enterprise Academy: Peer Support Events](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/peer-support-for-education-practitioners/) - Location: Online Date: Multiple Dates and topics available Title: Peer support for Education Practitioners Share, explore and develop social enterprise activity in schools within the current climate. Join our group session supported by one of our experienced Education Facilitators. This can include future sessions if the group selects to meet up again. Cost Thanks to - [Delivering the Youth Guarantee](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/delivering-the-youth-guarantee/) - The Youth Guarantee: Giving every young person the chance to succeed. The Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Fiona Hyslop MSP, has announced further details on how the Youth Guarantee will give young people the chance to succeed despite the economic impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). Today’s announcement has confirmed additional investment for Developing the Young Workforce - [Enable Scotland: The Co-operative (ad)Venture Project](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/enable-scotland-the-co-operative-adventure-project/) - Enable Scotland: The Co-operative (ad)Venture Project The Co-operative (ad)Venture Project is returning to Fife. However, this time, it wont be town specific like in previous cohorts. We are opening the project up to a Fife wide cohort. Spaces are limited so be quick and the sessions will be ONLINE! The Co-operative (ad)Venture Project from Enable - [The new Pathways web app](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/the-new-pathways-web-app/) - The New Pathways Web App allows students and school leavers to look up education options in one place. A new Web App that allows students and school leavers to look up further and higher education pathways in one place launches today. The Pathways Web App was developed by the Regional Learner Passport Partnership (RLPP) and - [DYW End-of-Day Blether Events](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-end-of-day-blethers/) - Location: Online Date: Multiple Dates and topics available Title: DYW End of Day Blethers Education Scotland are holding a series of themed blethers (available to book on the EventBrite website), which aim to create an opportunity for practitioners and partners to chat, share their experiences and discuss how we can work to further embed DYW - [DYW (Fife) launches a new employability app for young people](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-fife-launches-a-new-employability-app-for-young-people/) - Developing the Young Workforce in Fife (DYW Fife) is delighted to launch its new app to help young people to dive into the world of work, from wherever they are. Delivering as part of the Government’s employability strategy, DYW (Fife) is the employer led, regional group, set up in Fife to create stronger connections between - [DYW Keyworker Campaign: Barry Smith](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-keyworker-campaign-barry-smith/) - Graduate Mechanical Engineer and key worker, Barry Smith, is part of the Liquid Gas Equipment (LGE) mechanical team at Babcock’s Rosyth site. Originally from Crieff, the 33-year-old’s initial career was in the construction industry as a roofer. However, Barry – who enjoyed problem-solving and the technical aspects of this job – felt he could do - [DYW Keyworker Campaign: Gordon Reid](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-keyworker-campaign-gordon-reid/) - Gordon Reid is the Business Development Manager at Re-Employ Fife. Based in Lochgelly, Re-Employ focus on providing employment opportunities to unemployed disabled people. This inclusive approach by Gordon and his team offers support while inspiring individuals into sustainable opportunities and at the same time promoting equality and diversity. Covid-19 has brought with it many challenges - [DYW Keyworker Campaign: Lori Davidson](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-keyworker-campaign-lori-davidson/) - Lori Davidson is a Childminder based in the town of Leslie, Fife. Having worked in Childcare for over 10 years, Lori began her career in a private nursery where she completed her SVQ 3 Childcare and Development while working as a nursery assistant before progress to a nursery nurse / early years officer. For the - [DYW Keyworker Campaign: Patrick O’Sullivan](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-keyworker-campaign-patrick-osullivan/) - For the past nine years Patrick has worked within the engineering sector as a CNC Setter/Operator and Training Instructor with Glenrothes based manufacturer of precision metal work Fife Fabrication (FiFab). His initial attraction to this industry came from his interest in technical drawing and working with machines. Patrick’s role requires him to carry out tasks - [DYW Keyworker Campaign: Stuart Bowman](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-keyworker-campaign-stuart-bowman/) - Apprentice Welder, Stuart Bowman, is among the key workers at Babcock’s Rosyth site during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the last three years, the 26-year-old from Cowdenbeath has been training as a Coded Welder in three types of welding disciplines – MWA (Stick Welding), Flux Core (Arc Welding) and TIG (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding). Whilst working - [DYW Keyworker Campaign: Viv Hunter](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-keyworker-campaign-viv-hunter/) - For the past 10 years Viv has been an Advanced Healthcare Support Worker with NHS Fife, based at the Victoria Hospital in Fife within the Acute Medical Admissions Unit. Viv is the first port of call for any patient being admitted into this unit with daily tasks including completion of paperwork for doctors, reading ECG’s, - [Case Study: Glenwood High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/glenwood-high-school/) - Glenwood High School in Fife has developed a strong network of local businesses, partners and bodies throughout its engagement with the Developing the Young Workforce programme in Fife. They started with a keen focus on developing the basics and, two years on, have created an integrated programme of activity to coordinate and facilitate positive career - [Case Study: Kirkcaldy High School](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/kirkcaldy-high-school/) - Kirkcaldy High School (KHS) in Fife has worked hard to embrace the full spectrum of options out there for young people moving into the world of work from school, and its team of passionate staff supports its pupils as they take the next steps on their chosen career path, whatever they may be. Through DYW - [Raising attainment with Foundation Apprenticeships](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/raising-attainment-with-foundation-apprenticeships/) - Working through the Employability Team at Fife Council, DYW (Fife) has been part of a new and innovative pilot programme, based in Levenmouth, which aims to increase the rate of targeted pupils staying on at school and to raise their attainment through SCQF level 6 work-based learning, in partnership with Skills Development Scotland. Statistics show - [Bob Garmory: Igniting powerful connections](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/dyw-fife-igniting-powerful-connections/) - Bob Garmory, Director of Purvis Group, has many years of experience in both championing and supporting employability programmes in Fife, from Purvis Group’s involvement in an employability programme at Lochgelly High School over the last 10 years, to his role as a Member of the Fife Chamber of Commerce Board as they worked to bring - [Case Study: Waid Academy](https://dywfife.com/news-insights/waid-academy/) - Waid Academy in Anstruther works to create positive pathways for its pupils whilst minimising the impact of its rural location. 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