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Modern Apprenticeship job has broken barriers for Ross

Modern Apprenticeship job has broken barriers for Ross

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Forestry apprentices Rachel and Victoria cultivate Insta equality push

Forestry apprentices Rachel and Victoria cultivate Insta equality push

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Goudham channels software skills into BBC Graduate Apprenticeship

Software engineer Goudham Suresh believes his Foundation Apprenticeship gave him the edge in landing a prize role at the BBC.

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Barry powering up future of home heating

Barry Sharp one of thousands of skilled trades people Scotland will need to tackle heat decarbonisation

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Ciaran leads apprentices to success

As Co-Chair of the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board’s Apprentice Engagement Group, Ciaran wants to ensure that other young people can benefit from the breadth of opportunities an apprenticeship can offer.

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ScottishPower’s road to net zero being driven by new skill apprentices

Energy firm ScottishPower has been delivering apprenticeship programmes since the late 1950s.

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Women switched on to tech apprenticeships encouraged to go Forrit

Tech firm Forrit is maximising value from apprenticeships to grow a diverse workforce – from helping women to break down barriers to reskilling armed forces veterans.

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Apprentices become central pillar of Scottish Crannog Centre revival

Providing opportunities to apprentices from a variety of backgrounds has helped the Scottish Crannog Centre begin to build a future workforce in tune with its diverse audience.

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Apprentices fashioning a new net zero future for ACS

Apprentices have already helped Advanced Clothing Solutions (ACS) improve its carbon footprint and their efforts will be pivotal to the company achieving net zero by 2025.

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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.