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Adapting recruitment to diversify the workforce

As The Commission on Race in Apprenticeships report is published by SDS and SAAB, find out how Esteem Training Ltd and the Scottish Refugee Council partnered to increase diversity in apprenticeship training.

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Learning provider serves up top tech approach to support apprentices

Learning provider, SDC-Learn's creative technology, tailored support and self-directed learning is steering Scottish apprentices to success.

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Engineering Modern Apprentice Louise takes career to new heights

The sky’s the limit for aerospace employee Louise Collins, who is helping her business save millions and boost productivity.

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GE Aerospace’s apprenticeships see careers take flight

Investing in apprenticeships has propelled hundreds of careers and engineered a highly skilled workforce for an Ayrshire aerospace firm over 45 years.

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Apprentices fashion a sustainable future for Bellshill business – and the planet

Apprentices are transforming the future of fashion by driving the green goals of a pioneering Scottish sustainability leader.

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Fenestration specialists found key to success with apprentices

A Perth fenestration specialist spotted a window of opportunity with apprenticeships when faced with a skills shortage.

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Engineering and construction apprenticeships lay the foundations for company’s success

A Scottish civil engineering and construction firm is building its business from the ground up, with apprentices laying solid foundations for its future.

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Apprenticeships powering the future at Wood

Scottish Apprenticeships have reduced costs and improved productivity at global energy and materials firm Wood. 

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Learning provider transforming lives through apprenticeships

Learning provider, Direct Partners is helping young people on the path to apprenticeships with tailored support that is transforming lives and launching careers.

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Training provider transforms the future for thousands of young apprentices

Dundee learning provider, MGT Training has paved the way for thousands of young people across Scotland to enter the world of work – and boosted profits for a local restaurant group.