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Blog: Construction’s new generation of talent
Two young Scots, Kirsten and Roddy share their experience of taking an apprenticeship in the Construction sector.
McTaggart apprentices smash barriers while building homes
With 80 per cent of their apprentices supported to overcome barriers to employment a social housing provider is building bright futures for those who need a helping hand – and harnessing young talent.
Record numbers of apprentices building brighter futures at BAE Systems
BAE Systems is revitalising its Clydeside workforce with a record number of apprenticeship programmes as it moves towards creating a ‘digital shipyard’.
Alex blossoming on his Horticulture Modern Apprenticeship
Alex Rutenbergs’ career is coming up roses after he conquered health and learning challenges to complete a Modern Apprenticeship in Horticulture.
Modern Apprenticeship gets Julie-Ann into her field of dreams
Shetlander Julie-Ann Murray went all out to get herself a Modern Apprenticeship on a sheep farm - and ended up running the show.
Lewis has grounds for pride in Modern Apprenticeship success
Teenager Lewis Paterson is helping his local community through his Modern Apprenticeship after leaving school without qualifications and overcoming personal challenges.
Modern Apprentice Billy shines a light on tech career
Bright spark Billy Wotherspoon is using the talent and skills he learned on his Modern Apprenticeship to transform the way his company works.
Bank worker Missy-Anne going for apprenticeship hat-trick
When bank worker Missy-Anne Spence wanted to go for a promotion after a career break, a Modern Apprenticeship in Providing Financial Services helped her progress - and meant she kept earning while she was learning.
Modern Apprentice Conor builds a bright future in construction
Orkney’s Conor Coburn has become a vital employee on his Modern Apprenticeship in Construction - helping to build much needed new-build timber framed affordable housing for the islands whilst supervising other apprentices.
GE Aerospace apprentices are engineering bright futures
Apprenticeships are in the DNA at GE Aerospace Caledonian, an apprentice employer since 1980, where the class of 2023 are soaring to new heights.
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