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Net zero champion Mandeep does tonnes of work to cut carbon
Modern Apprentice Mandeep Singh has put his passion for net zero to practical use through work that has drastically reduced CO2 emissions and helped Scots cut their energy bills.
Apprentice Alexis is engineering opportunities for employer
Graduate Apprentice Alexis Smith’s fresh perspective has boosted productivity and profits for her employer - and her role as a STEM ambassador is helping to inspire the future skills generation too.
Civil Engineer Kirsty inspires apprentices to find the road to success
High achiever Kirsty Smith is using the experience of her own successful career path through apprenticeships to inspire the next generation of female engineers.
Trailblazing apprentice Penny keeps it in the family
A former St Peter the Apostle pupil is hoping to inspire more young women into engineering after a Foundation Apprenticeship helped her land her dream job.
Suzanne’s innovative training prescription boosts access to pharmacy technician apprenticeships
College lecturer Suzanne Thompson has revolutionised the training of pharmacy apprentices opening up more opportunities for budding young technicians across Scotland.
Circling back
National ‘train the trainers’ construction retrofit resources now online
Coding careers are full STEAM ahead at Trinity Primary School
Using free My World of Work Live teaching materials, STEAM teacher Karen Walsh has learned new skills as well as inspiring the next generation of coders.
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