Want to find out how we can support you? Download our 'What is DYW?' booklet.

Our research and reports

Our overall strategy and all projects are based on evidence generated regionally and nationally.

Our Annual Report reflects on our impact over the academic year 2020/21.

This report highlights the disparity in how young people, employers, parents and educators understand work readiness.

This report highlights the importance of employer engagement with young people with additional support needs whilst still in education.

This report reflects on the regional DYW activities from 2016 to 2018. The report goes on to identify the regional strategy for 2018 to 2021.  

Board members

It’s an absolute pleasure to have these people on the board and we value the time, support and contribution they give us.

Graeme McEwan

Huw Martin

Robert Allan

Allan Colquhoun

Ken Sutherland

Andrea Macdonald

Lorna Sweeney​

Ally Hollins-Kirk

Julie Coyle

Audrey Cumberford

Fiona Robertson

Liz McAreavey

Monica Paterson​

Rochelle Burgess​

Strategic Partners

It's great to work with our partners to better connect industry and education.

Would you like to discuss getting involved with Developing the Young Workforce Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian by becoming a board member or partner?