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Developing the Young Workforce


(DYW) Glasgow collected the Best Use of Social Media Award at The Herald’s Scottish Digital Business Awards.


Notice of AGM


NOTICE is hereby given that the 2020 Annual General Meeting of members of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Manufactures will be held in Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, 30 George Square, Glasgow on Monday, 27 January 2020 at 5.15pm.


The agenda for the AGM is as follows: • Minutes of Annual Meeting held on 28 January 2019


• Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 October 2019 • Council Membership.


Nomination forms for election as Directors are available from The Business Services Manager, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, 30 George Square, Glasgow G2 1EQ. T: 0141 204 2121 or E: chamber@ glasgowchamberofcommerce.com These should be returned no later than Friday, 20 December 2019.


DYW Glasgow celebrates win at The Herald’s Scottish Digital Business Awards


DEVELOPING the Young Workforce (DYW) Glasgow has been crowned with the Best Use of Social Media Award for its #NoWrongPath campaign at The Herald’s Scottish Digital Business Awards. The annual event, which


took place in October at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, aims to recognise the success of businesses embracing digital technology. #NoWrongPath is an innovative campaign created by DYW Glasgow, aiming to provide hope and reassurance to young people on and around Exam Results Day. In 2019, following on from the success of the popular hashtag, DYW Glasgow developed and launched the #NoWrongPath resources hub,


collaborating with key partners and stakeholders, to bring together a range of resources and support for young people as they consider their next steps. Since the beginning


of the campaign in 2017, #NoWrongPath has made over 54 million impressions on Twitter alone and has become a significant part of exam results day in Scotland and beyond. The campaign encourages people across the UK and beyond to share a snippet of their ‘path’ to social media on Exam Results Day to provide reassurance to young people leaving school and show them that there is a point in their journey, and regardless of exam results, there is #NoWrongPath.


Bringing resources and options together in one easily accessible place through the new hub has provided a sharable platform for young people to use while they consider their next steps. Whether it is mental health support to career inspiration and live opportunities, the website widens access and gives practical advice and support during a tense time for young people and their parents. The #NoWrongPath resources


hub continues to expand as DYW Glasgow works with employability, training and mental health specialists, aiming to ensure that the hub reflects all the opportunities available to young people – regardless of their exam results.


(Right) Stuart Patrick CBE, Chief Executive, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce receives his CBE from HRH The Princess Royal


(Left) Gillian Docherty OBE, CEO, Data Lab


Stuart Patrick CBE and Gillian Docherty OBE receive their honours at Buckingham Palace


STUART Patrick, Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, and Gillian Docherty, CEO of Data Lab, have received their honours for their services to Glasgow’s business community. Stuart Patrick has been awarded with a CBE,


recognising his work towards Glasgow’s flourishing business reputation and growing economy. He joined Glasgow Chamber over 10 years ago, after spending 17 years with Scottish Enterprise. He also serves on the board of several high-profile Glasgow organisations, including as chairman of the Wise Group, and he has directorships with Glasgow Science Centre and Scottish Opera.


Gillian Docherty’s work with Data Lab, Scotland’s


innovation centre for data and artificial intelligence, is the future for the city and the nation, with Big Data and AI ever-growing in importance to business and the economy. She also serves on the board of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and has been presented with an OBE.


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