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OPITO and ETZ Ltd Partner to Support All Energy Apprenticeship
A new funding partnership for helping apprenticeship programmes support Scotland’s energy transition has been announced.
New BSL Signs Launched For Deaf People Wanting To Work In Tech
Skills Development Scotland has partnered with Data Education in Schools, the DDI Skills Gateway and the Scottish Sensory Centre (SSC) to create new British Sign Language (BSL) signs specifically for skills and jobs in digital technology.
Updated Monthly Participation Snapshot published
SDS has today published an update to the Monthly Participation Snapshot.
Teachers to get inspired My World of Work Live activities
Overview and taster session for teachers across Scotland
Government Fund Provides Positive Change For Scottish Businesses
Glasgow-based specialist recruitment agency, Change Recruitment are championing the merits of the Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) and are encouraging other Scottish businesses to apply for funding before the deadline for applications for academic year 2021-22 is at the end of July 2022.
Tanya’s Career Goal Stems From Bursary Support
A computer science graduate has explained how a STEM Bursary aimed at career changers has helped her to pursue her career goal of becoming a teacher.
New awareness campaign highlights business support
Scotland’s business support network has launched a new awareness campaign aimed at encouraging more employers to access help.
#ScotAppWeek22 Blog: Joe Pacitti
Joe Pacitti outlines the importance of including apprenticeships as a route for both employers and individuals to succeed in the sector’s fast paced environment.
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.
Cost cutting Coca-Cola engineer crowned Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year
Jennifer Kolonko has been named Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year 2022 after bottling success at Coca-Cola Europacific (CCEP) in East Kilbride as a Modern Apprentice.
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