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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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Caring Courtney ready to tackle future career following Results Helpline support

Calling the Results Helpline gave Kilmarnock Academy pupil Courtney McLaughlin the confidence to keep following her career goals.

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Calling Results Helpline was cure for Abraham’s career plans

Calling the SDS Results Helpline injected new hope into Abraham’s ambitions for a career in medicine and he’s now back on track.

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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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Babcock helps local young people to get a head-start in their engineering career

An initiative offering young people a new route towards a career in engineering is helping one major employer identify new talent.

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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.

Cloe Maxwell and Emma Fairley CIAG case study

Careers support helped Cloe overcome challenges to build a positive future

Young Scot Cloe Maxwell has turned her life around, thanks to years of dedicated support from a local careers adviser.

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Adapting recruitment to diversify the workforce

As The Commission on Race in Apprenticeships report is published by SDS and SAAB, find out how Esteem Training Ltd and the Scottish Refugee Council partnered to increase diversity in apprenticeship training.

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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.

Louise Collins

Engineering Modern Apprentice Louise takes career to new heights

The sky’s the limit for aerospace employee Louise Collins, who is helping her business save millions and boost productivity.