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Instructor Lindsay builds new lives for apprentices
Lindsay Kemp of Brechin Roofing firm Forster Group goes above and beyond to fulfil his passion of helping Apprentices become qualified and have a successful career in the Roofing sector.

University’s IT apprentices switched on thanks to Graduate Apprenticeships director
Graduate Apprentices benefited from first-class support during the pandemic thanks to a dedicated university programme director.

Apprentice Nathan puts energy into career in oil and gas
Nathan Anderson went the extra mile during his Modern Apprenticeship so he could build a pipeline to follow in his dad’s footsteps working offshore in the oil and gas industry.

Apprenticeship paved the way for Peyvand’s new life and career
A mum-of-two who came to Glasgow from Iran as a refugee has realised her dream of working with children through an apprenticeship.

Graduate Apprentice Christian’s masterplan put clients on path to net zero
Graduate Apprentice Christian Williams from Perth is spearheading his employer's drive to Net Zero and helping its clients achieve their sustainability ambitions.

Apprentice Ryan fuels mission to net zero for aviation firm
A young Ayrshire apprentice’s passion to help create a greener planet has seen him become a net zero champion across his business and make changes in society.

Record partnerships show Dundee and Angus College’s care for apprentices
Achieving record numbers of employer partnerships during the toughest circumstances enabled the Care Team at Dundee and Angus College to quadruple the number of apprenticeships it offered to provide jobs and fill skills gaps.

Innovation helps Modern Apprentices retain self esteem
Construction industry learning provider Esteem Training made the most of technology during the pandemic to ensure Modern Apprentices were successful. The firm also started a partnership with the Scottish Refugee Council to attract assessors from more diverse backgrounds.

Young carer Lara helping herself through a Foundation Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare provided young carer Lara Henderson with excellent grounding to begin studying for her degree in psychology.

Foundation Apprenticeship put Nathan on road to success
Highland teenager Nathan MacDonald is on track for a career in mechanics thanks to a successful apprenticeship he took at school that led to a job with Inverness Kart Raceway.