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Aidan turns apprentices into high flyers
Ayrshire’s Aidan McIntyre draws on his passion and experience to go above and beyond to support GE Aviation Caledonian's young apprentice engineers.
Apprenticeships take centre stage for ambassador Mark
Mark Gullan decided against a career in drama to begin an apprenticeship that has set the stage for success.
IT apprentice David inspiring others to follow in his footsteps
Graduate Apprentice David Scott is determined to have a positive impact on young people’s lives promoting work-based learning as a valuable alternative to university.
Today’s apprentices can be tomorrow’s CEOs
Growing a diverse workforce should lead to a current apprentice becoming a future chief executive, says the Student Loans Company.
Sharon is positive and passionate about diversity in apprenticeships
Sharon Blyfield of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB is passionate about supporting apprentices while promoting equality and diversity.
Apprentices driving team effort behind Lullaby Lane Nurseries
Lullaby Lane Nurseries sees apprenticeships as the perfect way to nurture a workforce who embrace working and learning.
Compass Scotland supporting apprentices on the road from COP26 to net zero
COP26 provided Compass Scotland with the perfect platform to showcase its commitment to apprenticeship opportunities as well as its own roadmap to net zero.
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.
Apprentice Nathan puts energy into career in oil and gas
Nathan Anderson went the extra mile during his Modern Apprenticeship so he could build a pipeline to follow in his dad’s footsteps working offshore in the oil and gas industry.