Scottish Apprenticeship Week is the annual campaign to show that apprenticeships work for businesses, individuals and the economy.
Recognising the fundamental role employers play in helping apprentices launch their careers, the theme of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2018 is Apprenticeships Are The Business.
Organised by Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2018 takes place from 5-9 March.
The campaign is backed by apprentices, employers, industry bodies, councils, training providers, colleges, universities, local authorities and all those with a shared interest in the success of apprenticeships.
Last year more than 200 events and activities took place across the country from Shetland to the Borders, with employers including family firms to mult-nationals getting behind the campaign.
Liz Cameron OBE, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, discusses the impact that Scottish Apprenticeship week has on showcasing Scotland’s young talent:
“Scottish Apprenticeship Week is one of the highlights of the year, showcasing Scotland’s young talent and profiling the many career opportunities that exist within Scottish businesses. With 2018 earmarked as Scotland’s Year of Young People, there has never been a better time for businesses to get on board and create apprenticeship opportunities.”
Businesses can back the week by signing the online ‘Employer Promise’ to show their commitment to apprenticeships.
The search for Scotland’s next Apprentice of the Year will also get underway, and employers can find out how to get involved in the Scottish Apprenticeship Challenge.
Find out more about apprenticeships and the campaign at www.apprenticeships.scot
