DYW Regional Support
We are a key partner for DYW and our Regional Managers are actively involved in all of the DYW Regional groups.
A dedicated support team of Regional Managers take the time to get to know you and how you work, as well as understanding any challenges in your area. Our team will advise you on the best possible journey for your business and how you can get involved locally.
| Regional area | Regional Manager |
|---|---|
| Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway | Maureen Wallace T: 07920 097425 maureen.wallace@sqa.org.uk |
| Lanarkshire and Borders | Julie Lynn T: 07500 079260 juliec.lynn@sqa.org.uk |
| Glasgow | Derek Houston T: 07768 083589 derek.houston@sqa.org.uk |
| Highlands, Western Isles, Argyll & Bute | Graham Campbell T: 07834 843023 graham.campbell@sqa.org.uk |
| Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian | Theresa McGowan T: 07741 037255 theresa.mcgowan@sqa.org.uk |
| Fife, Angus, Dundee, Perth, Kinross and Orkney | Kerry Williamson T: 07976 121640 kerry.williamson@sqa.org.uk |
| Forth Valley and West Lothian | Sharlene McKay T: 07825 689213 sharlene.mckay@sqa.org.uk |
| Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Shetland | Alistair McKay T: 07768 083728 alistair.mckay@sqa.org.uk |
| Greater Glasgow | Michael McKenna T: 07855 086969 michael.mckenna@sqa.org.uk |
DYW Regional Groups
There are currently 17 groups established across Scotland, the remaining four regions are at various stages of development. The groups aim to: encourage and support employers to engage directly with schools and colleges; and to challenge and support employers in recruiting more young people. Find out more about the DYW Regional Groups on Employability in Scotland's website.
SDS Marketplace
Skills Development Scotland have created Marketplace to improve engagement between employers and education. It's been developed in partnership with DYW regional groups who have identified the need to raise awareness of the career options available to young people.
Employers can start adding opportunities today by registering with Marketplace.