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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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aes renewables’ apprenticeships supporting the surge in skills demand

With Scotland facing a green skills gap and national targets demanding rapid growth in renewable energy, apprenticeships are lighting the way for a north-east solar specialist.

Navigating a new life: Alasdair is on course for career success after Graduate Apprenticeship

After battling an extreme neurological illness in his teens, a Graduate Apprenticeship job has given Alasdair McMonagle a new direction in life.

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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.

Employability programme helping employers build trained and inclusive workforces

Action for Children’s YouthBuild programme is opening doors for more young Scots to access opportunities like apprenticeships and helping employers find new talent.

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School careers support was foundation of healthy future for Gracie

Choosing a Foundation Apprenticeship at school was the best medicine for Gracie Forrester, who is now on a clear path to work in care.

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Learning provider serves up top tech approach to support apprentices

Learning provider, SDC-Learn's creative technology, tailored support and self-directed learning is steering Scottish apprentices to success.

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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.