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CIAG's David Hooper with Harley Sherret, Kai Anderson and Keigan Farquhar from Patriot

Connection with Careers Adviser provides pipeline of local talent for employer

A partnership between a business and a local SDS Careers Adviser has boosted job opportunities for young people in a rural community.

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Modern Apprenticeship gets Julie-Ann into her field of dreams

Shetlander Julie-Ann Murray went all out to get herself a Modern Apprenticeship on a sheep farm - and ended up running the show.

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Hotel benefits from Skills for Growth support

Hotel benefits from Skills for Growth support

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Forestry apprentices Rachel and Victoria cultivate Insta equality push

Forestry apprentices Rachel and Victoria cultivate Insta equality push

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Jemma minds her own business when it comes to childcare

A pilot project to recruit more professional childminders in rural locations across Scotland has been launched.

Supporting Net Zero Apprentice Of The Year Shaun Macleod

Shaun powered team of apprentices to cut costs and carbon footprint at sawmill

Former Modern Apprentice Shaun MacLeod is helping his employer BSW Timber chop its carbon footprint and potentially save tens of thousands of pounds as it aims to hit net zero.

Supporting Net Zero Apprentice Nathan Anderson

Apprentice Nathan puts energy into career in oil and gas

Nathan Anderson went the extra mile during his Modern Apprenticeship so he could build a pipeline to follow in his dad’s footsteps working offshore in the oil and gas industry.