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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.

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.

Fife teens get boost on career ladder thanks to local partnership
Two female Fifers are building their construction careers thanks to a partnership between the local careers service and a major employer.

Getting retrofit right
More than two million homes in Scotland need to make the move to low carbon heating for the country to meet net zero targets. Read more about those upskilling Scotland's workforce to meet the retrofit challenge.

Robert challenges stereotypes in childcare
Robert’s experience highlights that career support starts in school - but it doesn’t end there.

Foundation Apprenticeships lay tracks for Network Rail Scotland to find future workforce
Foundation Apprenticeships lay tracks for Network Rail Scotland to find future workforce
Modern Apprenticeship job has broken barriers for Ross
Modern Apprenticeship job has broken barriers for Ross

Apprentices become central pillar of Scottish Crannog Centre revival
Providing opportunities to apprentices from a variety of backgrounds has helped the Scottish Crannog Centre begin to build a future workforce in tune with its diverse audience.

Digital experts Capgemini UK keep switched on talent in the Highlands
Capgemini UK’s flourishing apprenticeship programme is not just helping the Highlands retain young talent but also helping attract skilled people to the region.

Sports-loving Pippa kicks off her career with apprenticeship
Sports-loving Pippa Van Wees is following her passion through her apprenticeship with Angus Council's Active Schools.