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Instructor Lindsay builds new lives for apprentices
Lindsay Kemp of Brechin Roofing firm Forster Group goes above and beyond to fulfil his passion of helping Apprentices become qualified and have a successful career in the Roofing sector.
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.
#ScotAppWeek22 Blog: Theo Young, Business & Administration Modern Apprentice
SDS Modern Apprentice Theo shares how work-based learning is allowing him to contribute to equality in apprenticeships.
Delivering a quality workforce with apprenticeships
Apprentices are delivering a well-qualified workforce and addressing skills gaps in the NHS, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said at the launch of #ScotAppWeek22.
Business leaders back apprenticeships for economic recovery
Business leaders representing employers across Scotland see the value in investing in skills and apprenticeships to support economic recovery.
#ScotAppWeek22 #IWD2022 Blog: Paul Fagan, Head of Employability, West College Scotland
To mark International Women’s Day, Paul Fagan outlines the SDS funded project he is leading in partnership with others to STEM a leaky pipeline of female talent in apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships are the future of the hospitality industry
Blog: Rohaise Rose-Bristow of the Torridon hotel shares her thoughts through her blog for Scottish Apprenticeship Week, on why apprenticeships are so crucial to Scotland’s hospitality sector.
#ScotAppWeek22 Blog: Stephen Finlayson, Penumbra Mental Health Head of Innovation and Improvement
A partnership between SDS and Penumbra Mental Health produced support materials to help employers, providers and their apprentices. Stephen Finlayson looks at why changes in ways of working and starting a new job are reasons to reinforce positive mental wellbeing in work-based learning.
Apprentices shine light on their world of work to help spread the word in schools
As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, a group of apprentices met Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) school co-ordinators from across Scotland, to highlight the benefits of the work-based learning by sharing their apprenticeship experiences.
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.