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GE Aerospace’s apprenticeships see careers take flight
Investing in apprenticeships has propelled hundreds of careers and engineered a highly skilled workforce for an Ayrshire aerospace firm over 45 years.

Apprentices fashion a sustainable future for Bellshill business – and the planet
Apprentices are transforming the future of fashion by driving the green goals of a pioneering Scottish sustainability leader.

Fenestration specialists found key to success with apprentices
A Perth fenestration specialist spotted a window of opportunity with apprenticeships when faced with a skills shortage.

Engineering and construction apprenticeships lay the foundations for company’s success
A Scottish civil engineering and construction firm is building its business from the ground up, with apprentices laying solid foundations for its future.

Apprenticeships powering the future at Wood
Scottish Apprenticeships have reduced costs and improved productivity at global energy and materials firm Wood.

Clyde built apprentices steering Scotland’s shipbuilding evolution
Over the next five years, nearly 1,000 apprentices will join BAE Systems to bolster Scotland’s economy, safeguard national security and help tackle the skills shortage in shipbuilding.

Skills for Growth helps Lovat’s Group cater to their business goals
A newly acquired Kirkcaldy based company was able to pursue their business ambitions thanks to the help of Skills for Growth.

A Kraken new way of training thanks to Inward Investment Skills Fund
An Aberdeen based company have developed a new online training academy for staff thanks to funding from the Inward Investment Skills Fund (IISF).

Skills for Growth helps company drive towards success
A Dunfermline based company has seen big benefits to their businesses after getting support through Skills for Growth.

Skills for Growth helps company renew focus on talent
Skills for Growth helps company renew focus on talent