Since 2014 work has included the establishment of:
the Career Education Standard and the Work Placements Standard setting out the resources, including professional support and online resources, that young people should receive in the senior phase
My World of Work, an online tool to support career decisions and planning
senior phase vocational pathways from the senior phase in all colleges
increasing numbers of vocational pathways from school (7,000 anticipated by 2019-20)
increasing numbers of foundation apprenticeships, the aim being to provide up to 5,000 in academic year 2019/20
Marketplace, an online tool helping businesses engage with schools and colleges
governance at a local level, with 21 DYW regional groups covering the whole of Scotland
governance at a national level including an advisory group, a programme board and the 'National Invest in Young People Group'
monitoring mechanisms including an annual progress report by the Scottish Government
DYW is now four years through a 7 year programme.