Search is on to find Scotland’s top apprentices
Nominations are now closed for this year's Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.
Spotlight on apprenticeship benefits
Organised by Skills Development Scotland, in partnership with employers and learning providers across Scotland, the awards celebrate the vital benefits apprenticeships bring to individuals and the economy.
Now in its 22nd year, the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards recognises apprentices, employers and learning providers from across the country working in a range of sectors.
Award categories will highlight the individual achievements of apprentices, the incredible support shown by employers, instructors and mentors, and the key role of apprenticeships in supporting Scotland’s economic and climate change ambitions.
Demonstrating diversity and value
Skills Development Scotland Chair, Frank Mitchell said: “Backed by incredible businesses with invaluable support from learning providers, apprenticeships provide people from a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities access to more opportunities.
“The Scottish Apprenticeship Awards are a fantastic platform to demonstrate the difference apprenticeships make to people’s lives, and the value they bring to employers and Scotland’s economy.”
These awards are an important opportunity to recognise the impact of apprentices, their employers and supporters across the length and breadth of the country.
Minister for Higher and Further Education, Graeme Dey MSP
Minister for Higher and Further Education, Graeme Dey MSP said: “Apprenticeships play an important role in the Scottish Government’s wider ambition to deliver equality of opportunity, so that everyone can fulfil their potential and contribute to our society, economy and place in the wider world.
“Apprenticeships provide life-changing skills that society needs to build a wellbeing economy.
“Scottish Government’s priority is for high quality apprenticeships that provide sustainable jobs and careers, supporting our transition to net zero.
“These awards are an important opportunity to recognise the impact of apprentices, their employers and supporters across the length and breadth of the country.”
Nominate now
Nominations for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards close at noon on Wednesday 4 October 2023 and winners will be revealed during Scottish Apprenticeship Week, which takes place from 4 to 8 March 2024. More information on categories, entry rules and the online nominations forms are found on apprenticeships.scot/awards.
Categories, entry rules and nomination forms at apprenticeships.scot/awards
If you would like to sponsor a category in the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards contact marcomms@sds.co.uk