A new career and jobs app, designed in collaboration with more than 100 young people, has launched today in Glasgow.
Yattle was developed by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Glasgow City Council, supported by the Glasgow Futures partnership, in response to concerns raised by chamber members and the Glasgow Employment and Skills Board (GESB) about the increasing difficulty of engaging young people through traditional recruitment methods.
Co-designed by businesses and educators, it should give employers the opportunity to reach around 30,000 young people across the Glasgow City Region, as they begin their career journey.
Built to give those aged 16 to 29 more control over their search for employment, yattle removes the need for traditional CVs and replaces them with simple, skill-based profiles.
Powered by new matching technology, users will be connected with jobs, apprenticeships and volunteering roles in a way that is more accessible than traditional job hunting, with ‘day in the life’ videos, user-friendly language and an interactive live feed.
In collaboration with Glasgow-based tech agency Loopsio, yattle was built by early talent in software engineering and digital design.
Alison McRae, senior director at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: “By offering direct access to jobs, apprenticeships, and work experience, the app empowers young people to take control of their future and manage the process in one place with easy-to-use technology.
“We recognise the challenges businesses face in reaching future talent.
“With the support of the GESB, yattle has been designed to make it easier for them to connect with a young audience, share opportunities in a consistent and accessible way, as well as strengthening the pipeline between education and employment across the city region.”
Employers like JPMorganChase, Arnold Clark, AC Whyte, ScotRail and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are already supporting the app.
Carole Anne McCann, head of recruitment at Arnold Clark, added: “The app is a fresh, simple way for young people to connect directly with employers and discover real opportunities that suit them and their needs.”
Source: Insider