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Apprenticeship award winner Meg’s step up
Apprenticeship award winner Meg’s step up
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.
Apprenticeships are key to attracting and retaining local talent at AES Solar
Solar panel experts AES Solar are shining a light on apprenticeships and providing vital jobs for young people to thrive in the community.
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.
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.
BAE Naval Ships Graduate Apprentice Craig sailing through engineering career
A Graduate Apprenticeship has enabled a Lanarkshire engineer to climb the career ladder in shipbuilding and get a degree at the same time.
Civil Engineer Meg is streets ahead on Graduate Apprenticeship
Civil engineer Meg Scott chose a Graduate Apprenticeship after deciding the traditional university route wasn't for her. Now Elgin born Meg is helping make the world a greener place while inspiring the next generation of engineers.
Graduate Apprenticeship leads to lifelong skills for Supta
A Graduate Apprenticeship in IT Business Management has developed new skills for Supta Das, boosted her confidence and even inspired her colleagues.
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