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Jennifer sets her career fizzing with Coca Cola apprenticeship
As an engineering Modern Apprentice, Jennifer Kolonko, is the first female engineer at the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) site in East Kilbride.

Chef apprentice Shaun serves up more sales for employer
An apprenticeship has helped a Fife chef increase his confidence and boosted the bottom line for his employer.

Apprenticeships give Pointer new direction as it diversifies in 50th year
Glasgow-based firm Pointer Ltd has invested in additional support for apprentices to help diversify its business and secure skills for its future.

Aidan turns apprentices into high flyers
Ayrshire’s Aidan McIntyre draws on his passion and experience to go above and beyond to support GE Aviation Caledonian's young apprentice engineers.

Apprenticeships take centre stage for ambassador Mark
Mark Gullan decided against a career in drama to begin an apprenticeship that has set the stage for success.

IT apprentice David inspiring others to follow in his footsteps
Graduate Apprentice David Scott is determined to have a positive impact on young people’s lives promoting work-based learning as a valuable alternative to university.

Today’s apprentices can be tomorrow’s CEOs
Growing a diverse workforce should lead to a current apprentice becoming a future chief executive, says the Student Loans Company.

Sharon is positive and passionate about diversity in apprenticeships
Sharon Blyfield of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB is passionate about supporting apprentices while promoting equality and diversity.

Apprentices driving team effort behind Lullaby Lane Nurseries
Lullaby Lane Nurseries sees apprenticeships as the perfect way to nurture a workforce who embrace working and learning.

Compass Scotland supporting apprentices on the road from COP26 to net zero
COP26 provided Compass Scotland with the perfect platform to showcase its commitment to apprenticeship opportunities as well as its own roadmap to net zero.