YOUNG people are being given the chance to learn about the possibilities on offer if they pursue a career in digital technology through a series of roadshows visiting Scotland.

Discovering Digital World will give primarily at secondary school pupils a window on working with the world wide web and how to make a career out of the technology industry.

Attendees will get to meet a range of employers and find out about routes into the sector, where jobs are regularly paid above the national average.

There will also be sessions for teachers, providing them with skills and information to enable them to better engage with employers and create opportunities.

The interactive events are being run through a partnership between national youth charity Young Scot and My World of Work, Skills Development Scotland’s online careers information and advice service.

My World of Work will also be running dedicated evening sessions for parents and guardians in the same venues as the schools events. These events will aim to answer questions about the ICT and digital technology industry, the job opportunities available and routes in, from university courses to modern apprenticeships.

Louise Macdonald, CEO of Young Scot, said: “Every young person should have the opportunity to learn about the careers available to them regardless of where they live.

"That’s why this project, delivered through Digital World in association with My World of Work, is so vital. It is a fantastic opportunity to reach these young people and make them aware of the amazing digital careers, learning and training that are on offer to them.”