Developing the Young Workforce, Tay Cities

02/10/2026

Kilmac Limited are looking to recruit a school leaver directly into a permanent office junior/business administration role.
No experience necessary, just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Email [email protected] for more information.

01/10/2026

🔢🎼Pupils at Forfar Academy and Webster’s High School recently took part in an interactive maths workshop delivered by Dr Philip Murray from University of Dundee .

Using his guitar, Philip demonstrated how maths can be applied to music, showing pupils how factors such as string length, tension and thickness affect the frequency of a note. He also explored how sound can be represented through spectrograms and how this technology is used in every day applications such as Shazam, speech recognition software and even MRI scanners.

Alongside the practical demonstrations, pupils had the opportunity to learn more about studying maths at university and the wide range of career opportunities a maths degree can offer.

A big thank you to Dr Philip Murray and the University of Dundee for delivering such an engaging session!

29/09/2026

A fantastic day of creativity, teamwork and entrepreneurship at Monifieth High School!

Thanks to the support of Group all S1 pupils had the opportunity to take part in a full day of Step Up to Enterprise, delivered by Stewart from me education

Working in teams, pupils took on different business roles, from buyers and salespeople to finance managers. Throughout the day, they sourced materials, created products, secured loans from the bank and sold their finished products to volunteer buyers.

The programme gave pupils a taste of what it takes to run a business, encouraging them to develop their teamwork, communication, problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills along the way.

A huge thank you to Robertson Group for sponsoring and attending the event, Matt Stewart for delivering another brilliant day and, of course, all the volunteers who gave up their time to support the pupils.

It was fantastic to see so many young people getting involved, putting their ideas into action and enjoying the experience!



Elder Maxwell McAulay

24/09/2026

❗️Pre-apprenticeship applications close 31st October❗️

Looking for a career that’s practical, rewarding, and full of opportunity?

Our January 2027 Pre-Apprenticeship Programme is still accepting applications!

You’ll benefit from a range of skills such as:
🌾Hands- on experience in the agricultural industry
🌾Industry- recognised skills and knowledge
🌾Earning while you learn
🌾Building confidence and improving your future career prospects

⏰Hurry! Applications close on the 31st October 2026!

Apply Now: www.ringlinkscotland/pre-apprenticeship



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22/09/2026

Student Awards Agency Scotland will be delivering an online funding talk which is designed specifically for prospective higher education students who are Care Experienced.
This session will be held on 8 October 2026 via MS Teams. Attendees do not require to have a MS Teams account to join. Attendees can book their free ticket here 👉 https://zurl.co/vvEhB

The interactive workshop will:

✨Explain the funding available from SAAS for those planning to undertake higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses); and
✨ Provide information on the repayment of student loans; and
✨ Provide direct access to a funding awareness advisor who can assist with specific or general queries you may have regarding SAAS

21/09/2026

🌊🐳Hope the Whale has been travelling around Angus this week, visiting four schools across the area and giving full year groups the opportunity to step inside an inflatable humpback whale.

Lorna and Lauren from Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) delivered engaging sessions at each school, helping young people learn more about whales and dolphins, the importance of our oceans and the impact that pollution and plastic waste can have on marine life.

Inside Hope, pupils had the chance to try their hand at identifying different whale and dolphin species using binoculars, while Finlay challenged groups to a game of Ocean Snakes and Ladders. Teams had to answer questions about plastic pollution and its impact on our oceans and the animals that live there.

It was a great combination of learning and interactive activities, giving young people the opportunity to explore marine conservation in a really memorable way.

A huge thank you to Lorna and Lauren from WDC for bringing Hope to Angus again 🐋🌊

18/09/2026

Accountancy trainee
Closing date 9/10/26

Your role in the ABAS team
Prepare accounts and reports for real clients.
Support clients with day-to-day finance tasks and practical business queries.
Use cloud and AI tools to make processes easier and more efficient.
Learn how businesses operate and discover ways to help them improve.
Develop communication, teamwork, and client care skills in a structured environment.

You’ll start by learning the basics of accounting and tax, alongside key skills like working with others and supporting clients. You’ll be part of a friendly team, with mentoring and hands-on experience from day one.

More info and apply here 👉 https://zurl.co/2v2G9

16/09/2026

🌱 Designing a garden of the future!

Lyreco UK & Ireland and Balfour Beatty recently brought their Garden of the Future workshop to Greenfield Academy and Monifieth High School.

The sessions explored the impact climate change is having on animal habitats, what we can all do to help protect our environment, and how small changes can make a difference. 🌍

The young people then put their creativity to the test, designing their own garden of the future, thinking about how they could create spaces that are better for wildlife and the planet.

And there’s a little extra motivation… 🏆 The winning garden from each school will take home a Bluetooth speaker!

A huge thank you to Lyreco and Balfour Beatty for getting the young people thinking creatively about sustainability and the future of our environment. 💚

15/09/2026

Some of the DYW team joined the Taymara team for a trip out on the Badger, getting the chance to enjoy the River Tay from a completely different perspective.

It was a brilliant opportunity to spend some time together, get out on the water and hear more about the work Taymara do across our local community. 🌊

Thanks to the Taymara team for having us along! 💙

Find out more about Taymara 👉 https://zurl.co/GGRaE

14/09/2026

🌍 Humanities Day at Monifieth High School

Monifieth High School’s School Coordinator, Orlaith Maxwell, organised a fantastic Humanities Day, bringing together employers and organisations from across a range of sectors.

Young people heard from representatives from The Royal Highland Education Trust , Countryside Learning the Learning and community engagement Team at Dundee and Angus College , Angus Council Town Planning team and University of Dundee

The day began with career talks from each visitor, giving pupils the chance to hear about their different roles and career journeys before getting involved in workshops throughout the day.

It was a great opportunity for pupils to explore the wide range of careers linked to the humanities and see where their interests could take them in the future. 💙