We are currently seeking employers to support the delivery of our “Apprentice for a Day” initiative across East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde during Scottish Apprenticeship Week (first week of March 2026), following the success of the programme in Renfrewshire last year. (See news article below.)

This initiative gives senior phase pupils the opportunity to spend a day in the workplace, shadowing an apprentice and gaining a real insight into apprenticeship pathways. We are particularly keen to involve employers offering apprenticeship frameworks that do not require Highers, but are accessible through National 4 or 5 qualifications.

We are looking for:
7 employers in East Renfrewshire
8 employers in Inverclyde

If you are interested in participating then please email info@dywwest.co.uk

Renfrewshire SAW 25 Article

We are planning for Scottish Apprenticeship Week which takes place between 2^nd-6^th March 2026. This is a great opportunity for your organisation to showcase your apprenticeship pathways into your company/sector.

We are looking for employers to support either of the following activities:

1. Social media campaign - Apprenticeship photo opportunity. To take part please send us a picture of your apprentices and your logo. This picture will then be used on our social media platforms throughout SAW week or tag us on our social media platforms. (You can find a link to all DYW West socials here - https://buff.ly/nSG1R3f)
2. Talks & Tour of your company with school pupils - Would you be interested in hosting a talk and tour of your workplace for any of our local schools. Transport will be covered by schools. 

Finally, International Woman’s Day (Sunday 8^th March 2026) also falls on the same week as Scottish Apprenticeship Week. If you would like to focus any social media/ talks or tours on this, please let us know.

If you are interested in participating in any of the above then please let us know by Friday 23rd January 2026 by emailing info@dywwest.co.uk.