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Michelle Fenwick

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Director, DYW National Projects and Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian Region at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
📍 Greater Edinburgh Area, United Kingdom

Michelle Fenwick is a Director at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, leading the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) national projects. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in creating opportunities for youth talent by connecting industry with education. She holds a PostGraduate Diploma in Career Guidance and Development.

Michelle is deeply passionate about employability, skills development, and social inclusion. She enjoys challenging Scotlands business leaders to positively invest in the next generation of talent. Her early career in hospitality has given her strong relationship-building skills and a passion for engaging with people from all backgrounds.

An interesting fact from her past is that her early career in hospitality means she can make the perfect cappuccino.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Director, DYW National Projects and Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian Region
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Edinburgh Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Michelle shows up

Thoughtful In Approach
Risk-averse
Procedural

They are motivated by the potential impact of their decision on the organization. They prefer to follow rules and procedures. They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people.

Priorities

Topics Michelle cares about

Youth Employability
Has dedicated over two decades to developing strategies and projects that connect young people in Scotland with meaningful employment and career inspiration opportunities.
Industry Collaboration
Actively brokers partnerships between employers and the education sector to ensure curricula and work experiences are relevant and prepare students for the world of work.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Director, DYW National Projects and Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian Region
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
5-2023 - 8-2024
DYW Head of National Projects
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
5-2021 - 5-2023
Developing the Young Workforce National Projects Lead
The Scottish Government
5-2018 - 5-2021
Programme Director Developing the Young Workforce
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
1-2016 - 5-2018
Programme Manager Developing the Young Workforce
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
In the press

Media appearances

Talent and Skills – Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce (PDF). Featured in Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
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Education
2011 - 2013
Post Graduate
University of Western Scotland
1995 - 1999
Bachelor's degree
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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