Amy Hamilton of Developing Young Workforce, liaises with the school’s business partners to provide opportunities for pupils to develop their work-related and career planning skills.

Supporting Amy are Earlston High School's DYW AMbassadors; Sacha, Lily, Jasmine and Ayla. 

An example of the work DYW do is shown below in support of Maths Week:

The DYW aims are:

• To increase the awareness of the diverse range of sectors and careers that are available locally and beyond
• To allow young people to appreciate the importance of skills and qualities, how these relate to the world of work and to understand that there are various routes into work and all are equally valid and worthy if they lead you into a job that makes you happy!
• To share accurate labour market information, particularly highlighting growth sectors and future opportunities
• Promoting opportunities for personal development that will help with future applications
• To develop career management skills in each of our youngsters
• Promote gender equality in the workplace
• To inspire and motivate each individual student for the future

This is achieved in close partnership working with DYW Borders, Skills Development Scotland and a large range of local and national businesses.