World of work test for pupils at Wick, Thurso and Farr as DYW North Highland host mock interviews
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Pupils in the far north have been given a taste of the recruitment process by going in front of local industry leaders for mock interviews.
More than 250 pupils from Thurso, Wick and Farr High Schools took part in the mock interviews which were organised by Developing Young Workforce North Highland.
The mock interviews were supported by local industry leaders across a broad sector of workplaces and industries including law, hospitality, healthcare, engineering, security, enterprise and energy.
DYW North Highland said this gave the pupils access to a diverse array of expert experience and knowledge.
With a professional and formal approach, pupils submitted their CV and participated in face-to-face interviews, receiving valuable written and verbal feedback. The interviews were designed to give pupils an empowering insight into the world of work and equip them with knowledge and skills for their future.
DWY North Highland lead Nicola Innes said: “These mock interviews are a fantastic example of just one of the ways in which DYW North Highland is supporting young people to connect with employers and experience the real world of work.
"By building networks, skills, confidence and knowledge, we are preparing young people for their next steps.
“One of the key objectives for the DYW initiative is to strengthen partnerships between businesses and education providers. There are many ways for industry to engage through skills sessions, career events, work placements, workplace visits, mentoring and much more. If you are a business and would like to get involved in helping our young people better prepare for the world of work, please get in touch.
“This is the first time since 2019 that we have been able to deliver these mock interviews in-person and we would like to thank the secondary schools for their support and cooperation.”
The mock interviews took place at Thurso High School.
DYW North Highland plays a key role in delivery of the Young Person’s Guarantee, ensuring young people develop the skills and knowledge to prepare them for the world of work.
Led by the Caithness Chamber of Commerce, since 2015 it has played a significant role in ensuring young people have a work-relevant education experience. This initiative is available to all young people in education aged 24 and under. Working in partnership with employers to inspire confidence, enable relevant employability skills and support access to workplace opportunities to develop lifelong career skills.
Dedicated DYW school co-ordinators are based in Thurso, Wick and Farr high schools, where they work in close partnership with the school ensuring that young people in the area have seamless access to individual support, advice, guidance and engagement with employers.
