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Apprenticeships a strategic business advantage
Scotland’s business community is united in its message that apprenticeships are a strategic investment in growth, productivity and long-term competitiveness.
National campaign gears up to boost female uptake in apprenticeships
More young women are being encouraged to take up apprenticeships to support the launch of Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
Subsea inventor Fraser charts business success to earn top apprentice title
Engineering his future through apprenticeships has paid off for Aberdeenshire’s Fraser Bruce who has been crowned Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year.
Jobs Fair provides support to redundant ExxonMobil staff
AROUND 200 people affected by the closure of the ExxonMobil site in Mossmorran have attended a jobs and careers fair providing support
New locations for the career service in Greenock
New locations for the career service in Greenock
Parent and Carers' Survey 2025/26
Parent and Carers' Survey 2025/26
Parliament passes Tertiary Education and Training Bill
Scottish Parliament has passed the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) Bill which will bring together funding for all post-school education, including apprenticeships and national training programmes, into a redesigned Scottish Funding Council.
Industry guides on definition of Scottish Apprenticeships
Scotland’s apprenticeship system has been further strengthened by enhanced principles and guidance.
New plan for Tayside sets ambitious agenda for regional growth
An action plan to help the workforce of the Tay Cities region benefit from Scotland’s rapidly-changing economy has been launched.
Scottish Apprenticeships Working for Scotland
A national campaign to show the positive impact of Scottish Apprenticeships on people, employers and Scotland’s economy will take place in March 2026.
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