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Renfrewshire Partners Help Pupils "Try Something Different" for Scottish Apprenticeship Week

Renfrewshire Partners Help Pupils "Try Something Different" for Scottish Apprenticeship Week

As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 25, partners across Renfrewshire introduced a hands on initiative designed to challenge perceptions and broaden awareness of apprenticeships among senior phase pupils.

Many young people are unsure about apprenticeships or may not have considered them as a career path. To change that, pupils were given the opportunity to spend a day with an employer, shadowing an apprentice to gain real insight into what the role entails. They learned about entry routes, qualifications, salary expectations and the key skills employers look for.

This initiative was made possible through the collaboration of Skills Development Scotland, Renfrewshire Council and DYW West, with support from several leading employers across targeted sectors:

Logistics & Transport: The Malcolm Group
Construction: City Gate Construction Ltd, Taylor Wimpey Plc, Thomas Johnstone Ltd
Early Years: Renfrewshire Council (Foxlea Nursery)
Engineering & Manufacturing: Howden, Rolls-Royce, Altrad UK, Scottish Leather Group
Automotive: Arnold Clark

Students from Park Mains High School, Gryffe High School, Castlehead High School and Linwood High School took part and were awarded certificates by their host employer and apprentice as recognition of their participation.

Following the success of this initiative in Renfrewshire, Skills Development Scotland has published an article on the impact of the project and is encouraging more employers to get involved. If your company has an apprentice and would be interested in offering a similar experience, please register your interest via the link below.

A huge thank you to all the employers who welcomed pupils into their workplaces and to Suzie Scott, Michael Morgan, Yvonne Ward and Emma Stockan for their support in making this initiative happen.

The best way to challenge misconceptions about apprenticeships is through real experiences like this. Providing young people with direct exposure to the workplace helps them see the opportunities available and the value apprenticeships can offer.

Read the full SDS article
Employers: Get involved across Scotland

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The National Apprenticeship Show

The National Apprenticeship Show

The National Apprenticeship Show is coming to SEC Glasgow!

If you're a school leaver, college student, or young adult, this is your chance to explore exciting apprenticeships, meet top employers, and get expert advice on your next steps!

  • Tuesday 4 March | 10am - 2:30pm
  • Wednesday 5 March | 10am - 2pm
  • Parents & Carers Evening: Tuesday 4 March | 3:30pm - 6pm

This event is free and open to all school pupils & students across Scotland!

Register here

 

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Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Construction as a career of choice

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Construction as a career of choice

This webinar is aimed at the parents, guardians, carers and educators in the sphere of influence of young people’s career choices.

Part of the response to the critical skills shortage within the industry, the CITB-funded Construction Work Tasters project has sought to encourage more young people to take up careers in construction. 

With infrastructure, major construction projects, housebuilding and climate targets all dependant on attracting a sufficient breadth of talent, this webinar will explore why apprenticeships are a pathway worth considering.

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Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025

We are planning for Scottish Apprenticeship Week which takes place from 3rd-7th March!

We are looking for employers who would be interested in taking part in our social media campaign. This is a great opportunity for your organisation to showcase your apprenticeship pathways into your company/sector.

All you need to do is send us a picture of your apprentices and your logo, along with any apprenticeship opportunities you may have.

These will then be shared across our social media platforms throughout SAW week.

If you're interested in taking part please email info@dywwest.co.uk

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SDS & Connect Scotland Webinar

SDS & Connect Scotland Webinar

Skills Development Scotland are holding a free webinar for parents and carers to find out more about Scottish Apprenticeships, on 4th March at 7pm.

The one hour Zoom session gives an overview of Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships and a learning provider, employer and apprentices will explain the support to take an apprenticeship.

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Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025

We are planning for Scottish Apprenticeship Week which takes place from 3rd-7th March!

This is a great opportunity for your organisation to showcase your apprenticeship pathways into your company/sector.

We are looking for employers who would be interested in taking part in the following:

Social media campaign - Apprenticeship photo opportunity. To take part please send us a picture of your apprentices and your logo. This picture will then be used on our social media platforms throughout SAW week.

Talks & Tour of your company with school pupils Would you be interested in hosting a talk and tour of your workplace for any of our local schools? Transport will be covered by schools.

If you're interested in taking part in either of the above please email info@dywwest.co.uk

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