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Persimmon apprenticeships building skills and opening doors to careers in construction
For more than half a century, Persimmon Homes has built more than houses – it has constructed careers, with apprenticeships becoming the foundation for its future workforce.
Ayrshire aviation firm propels apprentice careers and fuels industry growth
An Ayrshire aviation company is clearing apprentices for take-off, turning homegrown talent into world-class engineers whose skills are fuelling growth and safeguarding the sector.
Solar designer Kiera shines on a Graduate Apprenticeship and engineers a cleaner, greener future
Solar panel designer Kiera Wright is powering Scotland’s journey to net zero by delivering complex renewable projects, accelerating carbon savings and inspiring future engineers.
Glasgow shipbuilding giant engineers excellence through apprenticeships
A Glasgow shipbuilding powerhouse has crafted apprentice careers for more than 50 years – creating a pipeline of new talent that’s tackling a UK skills shortage and supporting economic growth.
Transformative training breaks down barriers and changes lives for Modern Apprentices
A Glasgow learning provider is breaking down barriers to education and transforming lives one apprenticeship at a time.
Learning provider serves up succession skills for Scotland’s hospitality sector
An Edinburgh-based learning provider is strengthening Scotland’s hospitality sector by delivering hundreds of successful apprenticeships and creating industry leaders.
Graduate Apprentice Angus revolutionises software builds for global investment bank
An innovative approach from switched-on software development apprentice Angus Henderson had a global impact for his employer after it was adopted company-wide.
Talented Fraser engineers bright future with a Graduate Apprenticeship
Engineer Fraser Bruce has developed lifesaving technology and delivered projects amounting to millions of pounds though his Graduate Apprenticeship.
SP Energy Networks’ pipeline of apprenticeships powering Scotland to a greener future
Apprenticeships at a Glasgow-based energy firm are powering the UK's journey to net zero while plugging skills gaps, improving staff retention and playing a vital role in the transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Apprenticeships are building blocks to bright futures at Moffat nursery
A Moffat nursery and out of school club is top of the class after growing its own workforce with apprenticeships to overcome rural recruitment challenges, retain staff and create clear progression pathways.
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