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Scottish Apprenticeship Awards finalists revealed
Amazing apprentices and employers from across the length and breadth of the country are in the running for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.

Scottish Careers Week Launches For Third Year
The third annual Scottish Careers Week takes place from the 13th to the 17th of November 2023.

Insight from Scotland’s plumbing workforce needed in apprenticeship skills consultation
Plumbing trade association SNIPEF and SDS need the sector's workforce to get involved in the redevelopment of the industry's apprenticeship.

Partnership to build critical construction skills for Net Zero target
Two national organisations have joined forces to build skills that meet construction’s critical role in Scotland’s drive to Net Zero.

Survey to seek insight on skills for Hospitality apprenticeships
A nationwide consultation has been launched to give those working in the Hospitality industry the chance to have a say on the skills needed for apprenticeships in the sector.

Call for sector to shape future skills of Service apprenticeships
Those working across Scotland’s Service industry are being called to share their views on the skills needed for apprenticeships.

Apprenticeship Approvals Groups - Chair's End of Year Report 2023
The industry-led body which reviews and approves all Scottish Apprenticeships - the Apprenticeship Approvals Group (AAG) - has published its Chair’s End of Year Report for 2023.

Search is on to find Scotland’s top apprentices
Nominations are open for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards in a nationwide search to find Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year.

Call for sector to have a say on haulage apprenticeships
Call for sector to have a say on haulage apprenticeships

Survey seeks sector feedback to develop apprenticeships
Survey seeks sector feedback to develop apprenticeships