Scottish Apprenticeship Awards finalists revealed
Amazing apprentices and employers from across the length and breadth of the country are in the running for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.
Talented Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprentices have been revealed in their categories alongside individuals, businesses and learning providers who play a vital role supporting and investing in apprenticeships.
Category winners will be announced during Scottish Apprenticeship Week (4 to 8 March 2024), before finding out who has earned the title of Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year.
Small businesses, which make up more than 90 per cent of apprentice employers, will be recognised alongside large employers.
Contenders from the Highlands to the Borders have made the shortlist, which can be found on apprenticeships.scot/awards.
Chair of Skills Development Scotland, Frank Mitchell said: “Scottish Apprenticeships generate vital skills aligned to economic need, while supporting employers to develop new talent.
“The awards highlight the impact of apprentices across sectors, spotlighting the inspiring organisations and individuals who champion work-based learning.
“Apprenticeships also provide Scotland with a great social return by giving opportunities of enduring careers for many young people from Scotland’s most deprived areas.
“Congratulations to the finalists whose achievements will be recognised and celebrated in the run up to and during Scottish Apprenticeship Week.”
Scottish Government’s priority is for high quality apprenticeships that provide sustainable jobs and careers characterised by Fair Work.
Minister for Higher and Further Education, Graeme Dey MSP
Minister for Higher and Further Education, Graeme Dey MSP said: “Apprenticeships are vital for supporting young people into valuable rewarding careers and helping people upskill, reskill and progress in their chosen careers. They provide life-changing skills that society needs to build a wellbeing economy, supporting our transition to net zero.
“Scottish Government’s priority is for high quality apprenticeships that provide sustainable jobs and careers characterised by Fair Work.
“These awards are an important opportunity to recognise the impact of apprentices, their employers and supporters across Scotland and I want to offer my congratulations to all of the award nominees and finalists.”
More information
Visit apprenticeships.scot for more information on the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards, which will be announced during Scottish Apprenticeship Week from 4 to 8 March 2024.