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Talented Stephanie breaks down barriers to a tech career after landing Graduate Apprenticeship
Graduate Apprentice Stephanie Burgoyne helped support 400,000 people on low incomes access winter heating with payments over £20 million.
Alasdair’s Modern Apprenticeship nets him renewable role
Muir of Ord’s Alasdair Gillies impressed bosses so much on work experience that he’s now making sure Highland businesses get greener on his Modern Apprenticeship.
Proactive Cameron boosts Scottish Water’s journey to net zero through his Modern Apprenticeship
Modern Apprentice Cameron Clark is already seeing his work with Scottish Water cut carbon emissions.
Clyde built apprentices steering Scotland’s shipbuilding evolution
Over the next five years, nearly 1,000 apprentices will join BAE Systems to bolster Scotland’s economy, safeguard national security and help tackle the skills shortage in shipbuilding.
Career with kids is child’s play for caring Kaleb after Foundation Apprenticeship
Dumbarton teenager Kaleb Mbise was inspired by his parents to choose a Foundation Apprenticeship in a caring role - and has now landed a job in his dream career as a childcare practitioner.
Chef Rachel finds the recipe for success with a Modern Apprenticeship
A talented Aberdonian chef scouted for Michelin-star training on her Modern Apprenticeship also swapped silver service for charitable work to feed over 10,000 people.
Graduate Apprentice is first up for spotting cyber threats
Bright spark Matthew Buchanan is the front line of defence against cyber threats on power networks after his Graduate Apprenticeship.
Skye channels her passion for sustainability into a Modern Apprenticeship
Dedicated Skye McInally’s passion for renewable energy and supporting net zero was sparked when she worked in a sustainable shop while still at school.
PACE support helps packaging company staff plan next steps following redundancy
Workers at a packaging plant in Cumbernauld have received support to take their next steps following redundancy.
Ex-fisherman Calum nets new career thanks to local advice
After years of catching fish, 64 year old Calum Macdonald is now helping Stornoway locals who’ve caught nasty bugs, thanks to the help he got to change career.
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