An interactive maths programme from 3 Pillars Financial Planning (3PFP) provided Whitburn Academy pupils with fun activities, inspiration and career insights. This case study outlines how the programme was delivered to the S2 year group.

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In 2019, primary school pupils from four schools took part in the inaugural Circular Economy Challenge, which built on their enterprise skills whilst providing them with an insight into the circular economy.

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With an audience of over 70 people - made up of pupils from S1 to S6 and their families - the Inveralmond Community High School 'Apprenticeship Family Information Evening' increased awareness of learner pathways and the study options available for students during their time at the school.

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To ensure the continuation of existing partnerships with local schools during lockdown, Sky produced two interview skills videos to help young people continue to prepare for the world of work.

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Careers in investment can develop interpersonal skills, confidence, problem-solving powers and resilience. Thanks to areas like responsible and ethical investing, new entrants into the sector have the power to change the world around us for the better.

Learn more about how Future Asset - and their employer ambassadors - are working hard to encourage girls in the senior phase of high school to consider the world of investment.

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A crucial part of the DYW agenda is to give pupils the opportunity to find out what a real-life working environment is like. At the beginning of 2020, employers from a variety of industry sectors opened their doors to pupils from Connelly Primary School, providing a fantastic insight into the world of work.

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Creativity skills are essential for life, learning and for future jobs. Such skills are crucial for enterprise and work and are highly valued by employers. This case study outlines how Jupiter Artland’s 3D Sculpture Challenge harnessed the creativity of pupils in West Lothian.

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Through a series of workshops and practical exercises, our 'Great Home Economics Takeover Day' allowed hospitality businesses to showcase the wide variety of careers in this key industry.

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As apprenticeships continue to play a vital role in workforce planning, it is important to inform employers about the organisational benefits employing an apprentice can bring. Read more in our case study below.

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Through entrepreneurship activities, pupils develop key meta skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, risk-taking and teamwork. The case study below illustrates how school-employer partnerships can enhance these skills in young people and how we are able to continue these vital partnerships virtually.

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Innovative engineering and technology are widely recognised as essential in helping to move Scotland’s economy forward. Edinburgh Airport’s Engineering Tomorrow programme encourages the next generation of young engineers.

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Developing the Young Workforce continues to strengthen employer partnerships and encourage schools to widen the range of work-based learning opportunities, including vocational qualifications in the senior phase. The case study below illustrates this work.

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I Am Skilled is an annual Employability Programme, which supports the Career Education Standard by building pupil awareness of career opportunities, skills development and personal qualities. We are delighted that all of our employer partners have committed to delivering the programme virtually since 2020, to ensure that pupils are able to continue to benefit from these important employer interactions.

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‘Coding is the new alphabet’ is a phrase used increasingly by educationalists and industry experts. This case study details how industry and third sector partners worked together to bring online coding tutorials to young people during lockdown.

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Through workshops, live demonstrations, competitions and discussion, Step into STEM employer partners show pupils and teachers why STEM skills and knowledge are vital to a variety of industry sectors.

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Our annual 'Farm to Fork' event is a day of full of opportunities for young people to learn about the variety of careers in Scotland’s food chain journey.

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The construction industry offers a wide range of roles and apprenticeships for young people and requires a variety of skilled professionals to bring a project to life. Our annual Construction Taster Event gives pupils hands-on experience of the skills required to pursue a career in this key industry sector.

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As part of the Apprenticeship Family, Foundation Apprenticeships provide benefits to both young people and host employers. Find out more about how we worked in partnership to inform employers about these exciting work-based learning opportunities.

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Since 2018, employers from a variety of industry sectors have been hosting industry placements for teachers within West Lothian. Our teacher-industry placements allow practitioners to bring real-life industry experiences into the classroom and increase teacher confidence in speaking to pupils about their future career paths.

Whilst the physical placements have been unable to take place in 2020/21, we are hopeful that we will be able to re-establish the Industry Placement Programme in the near future, where restrictions allow.

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Sky’s Ada Lovelace event recognises the needs of the digital technology sector to encourage greater female participation at all points of the talent pipeline- from school onwards.

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Learning maths provides young people with the opportunity to pursue further studies which may lead to careers in a variety of industries, including science, engineering, and technology. The case study below illustrates how a local charity brought the learning of maths to life using sport.

We were delighted that WLYF were able to adapt the Score with Maths programme during lockdown to provide a workbook that can be accessed digitally.

Access the Score with Maths and Smiley Miler At Home resource pack here.

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