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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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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.

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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.

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Record partnerships show Dundee and Angus College’s care for apprentices

Achieving record numbers of employer partnerships during the toughest circumstances enabled the Care Team at Dundee and Angus College to quadruple the number of apprenticeships it offered to provide jobs and fill skills gaps.

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Innovation helps Modern Apprentices retain self esteem

Construction industry learning provider Esteem Training made the most of technology during the pandemic to ensure Modern Apprentices were successful. The firm also started a partnership with the Scottish Refugee Council to attract assessors from more diverse backgrounds.