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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.
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.
Jonathan helps energy sector build a path to net zero, thanks to construction apprenticeship
A Graduate Apprenticeship was the catalyst for Jonathan Marshall to construct a new career.
Trainee accountant David counts careers support as route to a bright future
Teenager David Kemp was planning for university as a step into finance until a chat with his school careers adviser showed he could bank on an accounting apprenticeship to earn a wage and gain a degree.
Apprenticeships help Emma Rankin engineer her future
Engineer, Emma Rankin has discovered the benefits of apprenticeships, after taking one at school opened doors to another in her dream job working towards a degree qualification.
Record numbers of apprentices building brighter futures at BAE Systems
BAE Systems is revitalising its Clydeside workforce with a record number of apprenticeship programmes as it moves towards creating a ‘digital shipyard’.
Software Graduate Apprentice Anna stands out from the Cloud
Graduate Apprentice Anna Solek joined JPMorgan Chase & Co as an apprentice software developer straight from school at 17 – and has already proven a phenomenal asset.
Graduate Apprentice Fatima engineers £100,000 savings for employer
Graduate Apprentice Fatima Asif has helped her employer to make £100,000 in savings – and wants to inspire women to become engineers.
BBC’s Goudham broadcasts benefits of Graduate Apprenticeships
Software Engineer Goudham Suresh went into a Graduate Apprenticeship straight from school after a Foundation Apprenticeship with Scottish Enterprise got him in the door.