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Derek O'Brien

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Developing the Young Workforce coordinator at Fife Council
📍 Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom

Derek OBrien serves as the Developing the Young Workforce Coordinator at Fife Council, based at Auchmuty High School. Drawing on his background as an engineering science teacher and his BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Glasgow, he focuses on bridging the gap between education and employment for young people.

He is dedicated to fostering partnerships and creating practical learning opportunities for students. Derek actively collaborates with a wide range of local organizations, including Police Scotland, NHS Fife, Fife College, and various engineering firms, to enrich the schools career development agenda and provide students with valuable real-world experience.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Developing the Young Workforce coordinator
Job Level
Junior
Location
Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Youth Employability
His primary role involves coordinating programs and work experiences to prepare students at Auchmuty High School for their future careers.
STEM Education
Leverages his Mechanical Engineering degree and former role as an engineering teacher to connect students with technical career pathways and employers.
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Career

Work history

11-2018
Developing the Young Workforce coordinator
Fife Council
3-2018
Teacher of Engineering Science
Auchmuty High School
3-2018 - 3-2018
Teacher
Fife Council
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Education
2001 - 2002
PGCE Secondary Education
University of Strathclyde
6-1991 - 6-1995
Beng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
University of Glasgow
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