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Samantha Agnes Anderson Falkirk Council 5

Sam’s growing business for country park thanks to Modern Apprenticeship

Ambitious Sam Anderson dug deep on her Modern Apprenticeship at a country park helping to boost team productivity and educate thousands of local children.

AXA Insurance Ethan Cheung 1

Ethan’s adding value to financial services firm through Modern Apprenticeship

Insurance apprentice Ethan Cheung took a proactive approach to protect his business by supporting staff and helping customers.

Hays Travel Chase Zanoni 7

Travel guru Chase flying high from Modern Apprenticeship

Aberdeenshire’s Chase Zanoni is flying high making dream holidays a reality.

SP Energy Networks Alice Fairbairn 7

Modern Apprenticeship powers Alice’s career and Scotland’s net zero future

Modern Apprentice Alice Fairbairn is helping shape Scotland’s energy future while inspiring other women into careers in the sector.

Alex Upton Beith CIAG customer

Careers support helps Alex cultivate a bright future in forestry

When Alex Upton left school ongoing support from Skills Development Scotland careers advisers helped him secure a permanent post in a job he loves.

Accountancy GA David Kemp CIAG customer Dunfermline

Trainee accountant David counts careers support as route to a bright future

Teenager David Kemp was planning for university as a step into finance until a chat with his school careers adviser showed he could bank on an accounting apprenticeship to earn a wage and gain a degree.

Largs Academy Careers Adviser with former customer Elita Smith

School Careers Adviser proves best counsel for talented teen

After ill health led to time off school, Largs teen Elita Smith thought her dream career in law was lost, until a careers adviser took on her case.

SDS Careers Adviser Liz Bruce and customer CJ Edwards

Life-changing careers support gave CJ the confidence for college

Aspiring artist CJ Edwards has a clearer picture of her future after career support at school transformed her life.

Scottish Water Apprentice Cohort 2025

Employability programme helping employers build trained and inclusive workforces

Action for Children’s YouthBuild programme is opening doors for more young Scots to access opportunities like apprenticeships and helping employers find new talent.

Bensonwood 4

Skills for Growth helps the numbers add up for Benson Wood

A Bellshill business has been able to pursue their growth ambitions with the help of Skills for Growth.