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Digital savvy apprentices help BAE Systems build the shipyard of the future

Engineering giant BAE Systems is breaking barriers for young people to get on board apprenticeships in its mission to find the next generation of shipbuilding talent.

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Innovation with a personal touch

Innovation with a personal touch helps William Andrew become a finalist in the Instructor of the Year category of Scottish Apprenticeship Awards 2024.

Apprentice Iona is engineering an inspiring career

Fifer Iona McGhie hopes her path through Scottish Apprenticeships with premium drinks firm Diageo will inspire other young women to get into a career in science, technology, engineering or maths.

Lochlie grows its own talent to prepare for the future

At Lochlie Construction Group, apprentices are key to filling the skilled roles needed in the 21st-century building industry. And in return, they bring energy and bright ideas to the company, based in Hillington.

Ruairidh lands a new role after net savings on Aquaculture apprenticeship

Talented fish farm worker Ruairidh Neilly’s commitment has cut costs and boosted productivity for his employer, inspiring bosses to create a new role just for him when he completed his apprenticeship.

Engineers unblock talent pipeline to Score apprentices fit for business

When specialist engineers Score Group found a blockage in their apprentice recruitment pipeline, they did what any good engineer would do and found a practical solution.