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Digital experts Capgemini UK keep switched on talent in the Highlands
Capgemini UK’s flourishing apprenticeship programme is not just helping the Highlands retain young talent but also helping attract skilled people to the region.
Sports-loving Pippa kicks off her career with apprenticeship
Sports-loving Pippa Van Wees is following her passion through her apprenticeship with Angus Council's Active Schools.
Shaun powered team of apprentices to cut costs and carbon footprint at sawmill
Former Modern Apprentice Shaun MacLeod is helping his employer BSW Timber chop its carbon footprint and potentially save tens of thousands of pounds as it aims to hit net zero.
SSE apprentices inspired by COP26 will lead on the road to net zero
SSE has been energised by COP26 as its apprentices bring new ideas, skills and innovative thinking to help the company reach its net zero goal by 2050.
Chef apprentice Shaun serves up more sales for employer
An apprenticeship has helped a Fife chef increase his confidence and boosted the bottom line for his employer.
Apprenticeships give Pointer new direction as it diversifies in 50th year
Glasgow-based firm Pointer Ltd has invested in additional support for apprentices to help diversify its business and secure skills for its future.
Aidan turns apprentices into high flyers
Ayrshire’s Aidan McIntyre draws on his passion and experience to go above and beyond to support GE Aviation Caledonian's young apprentice engineers.
Apprenticeships take centre stage for ambassador Mark
Mark Gullan decided against a career in drama to begin an apprenticeship that has set the stage for success.
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.
Today’s apprentices can be tomorrow’s CEOs
Growing a diverse workforce should lead to a current apprentice becoming a future chief executive, says the Student Loans Company.
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