Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) aims to prepare learners for their future pathways and the transition into the world of work. It builds on the foundations already in place through Curriculum for Excellence and is relevant from early years to senior phase and beyond. It contributes to the development of the four capacities as well as realisation of the four contexts for learning, including the entitlement for all children and young people to experience opportunities to develop skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work.

Since the inception of Scotland's youth employment strategy in 2014 DYW has become a recognised and recognisable part of Scotland’s curriculum. Schools and education establishments are taking increasing account of the challenges young people face in entering a rapidly changing economic, technological and environmental reality when planning their future pathways. This requires systematic development and increasing collaboration with partners such as Skills Development Scotland, regional DYW employer groups, colleges and universities, and community learning and development (CLD).

Going forward, aspects of DYW will be considered in more detail under career education (career & pathways) as one of the cross-cutting expectations included in the Education Reform work. 

Take a look at more resources and information A summary of Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) resources.

Documents

Career Education Standard (3-18) (PDF, 820KB)

Career Education Standard (3-18) (Gaelic version) (PDF, 1.20MB)

Work Placements Standard (PDF, 654KB)

Work Placements Standard (Gaelic) (PDF, 1.38MB)

Virtual Work Placements Guidance

Education-Employer Partnerships - Key documents to support planning, implementation and evaluation