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What are Apprenticeships & what is available to me?

Modern Apprenticeship (MA)

Left school? Currently employed or looking for an opportunity to develop?

A Modern Apprenticeship is a job which allows people to earn a wage and gain an industry-recognised qualification.

For employers, modern apprenticeships help develop their workforce by training new staff, and upskilling existing employees.

Modern Apprenticeships combine a qualification with on-the-job experience. This lets people work, learn and earn at the same time. We contribute towards the costs of their training, through a training provider who works with the business.

MA's can build valuable work experience from day one and gain an accredited qualification which is recognised by the industry. They’ll develop skills and expertise for their current and/or future jobs. Modern Apprenticeships are available at four different levels, some equivalent to a degree.

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Foundation Apprenticeship (FA)

Still at school?

Foundation Apprenticeships are a work-based learning opportunity for senior-phase secondary school pupils.

Lasting one year, pupils begin their Foundation Apprenticeship in S4, S5 or S6. Young people spend time out of school with a local employer, and complete the Foundation Apprenticeship alongside their other subjects like National 5's and Highers.

Completion leads to a qualification at the same level of learning as a Higher or SCQF Levels 4 and 5 and can lead to progression on to a job, such as a Modern or Graduate Apprenticeship.

Foundation Apprenticeships are recognised as entry qualifications by all Scottish colleges and universities.

We are proud to deliver this qualification in conjunction with Aberdeenshire Council & Skills Development Scotland

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