Apprentices

Kick-start your career with an apprenticeship

See what apprenticeships you could do, which employers you could work with and the qualifications you'll gain.

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Scottish Apprenticeship Week is here!

Scottish Apprenticeship Week from 3 – 7 March is showing that apprenticeships are made for business, people and Scotland's economy.

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Employers

Grow your business with an apprenticeship

We'll help you find the right fit for your business and support you with the costs. You'll get the skills you need for the growth you want.

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Apprentices

Get qualilfications at school, earn while you learn, work towards a degree — the choice is yours!

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Employers

Grow your talent pipeline and boost productivity — find out how to employ an apprentice.

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Learning providers

Work with employers and individuals to deliver a range of exciting and dynamic apprenticeships.

Real apprentice stories

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Jenni wanted to sample a career in childcare – a Foundation Apprenticeship let her do that.

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Get the experience only an apprenticeship can offer

My Modern Apprenticeship confirmed that I want to work in engineering. I'd like to stay in this industry for the rest of my life.

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Publications and resources

Looking for essential documents to deliver apprenticeships? Want some colourful apprenticeship images for your social media? We've got what you need.

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Shape the future of apprenticeships

People from a wide range of backgrounds help develop new apprenticeships — find out how you could get involved.

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Fair work is for everyone

Everyone has the right to be treated fairly at work. Fair Work helps all employees in Scotland to have a voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect.