Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) North East, a programme that connects employers with young people and education in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, has been named joint winner of the Education Partner category at the 2025 EY Foundation Scotland Impact Awards in Glasgow.
The accolade was shared with Glasgow-based All Saints Secondary School.
From left, Elizabeth Hazley, Programme Lead, EY Foundation, Jade Gordon, Employer School Coordinator, DYW North East and James Dundas, Regional Programmes Manager – Scotland, EY Foundation.
The EY Foundation is an independent charity that works with employers and partners to provide opportunities for young people from low-income backgrounds. They work closely with DYW groups across Scotland. In the North-east, they have collaborated with DYW and local employers to deliver full-day employability sessions for pupils across various secondary schools, as well as supporting workshops and class talks.
Jade Gordon, Employer School Coordinator, collected the award on behalf of DYW North East. She said: “The DYW North East team feels privileged to have received the Education Partner award. We place great value on our partnership with the EY Foundation, who share our vision of making opportunities available to all young people. This award is also testament to the ongoing support of our local employers, without whom these events would not be possible.”
DYW North East is one of 20 DYW regional groups in Scotland. They work with employers, educators and partners to provide young people in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire with the skills, knowledge and support they need to successfully transition into the world of work. Find out more at www.dyw.org.uk.