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Goudham channels software skills into BBC Graduate Apprenticeship
Software engineer Goudham Suresh believes his Foundation Apprenticeship gave him the edge in landing a prize role at the BBC.
Carbon training points to a more sustainable future
Dumfries regeneration project benefits from funded learning
Lauren accelerates North East’s green skills
Project Manager on a mission for a sustainable future
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.
Barry powering up future of home heating
Barry Sharp one of thousands of skilled trades people Scotland will need to tackle heat decarbonisation
Primary education goes live with My World of Work
Pupils at St Mary’s Primary get a taste of real-world skills
Apprenticeship gets Ailie into her chosen sector
Her apprenticeship with Sky allowed Ailie Henderson to switch careers, onto her chosen sector of technology. Now she works hard letting others know about the opportunities available to them.
Graduate Apprenticeship lets Ross reach his career goals faster
Ross Pringle chose his Graduate Apprenticeship with Leonardo over offers to study at university alone – and would make the same choice again.
Catching up with Jordan Fairlamb, former Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year
Jordan Fairlamb won the title of Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year in 2019. Since then, he has continued to embrace work-based learning and moved on from a Modern to a Graduate Apprenticeship.
Anna champions apprenticeships
Six years ago, Anna McCormick almost cancelled her interview for a Modern Apprenticeship. She has now long since moved on, completing a Modern Apprenticeship and progressing onto a Graduate Apprenticeship, and is determined to share the benefits of work-based learning as far and wide as she can.
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