Name: Lauren Lawson Age: 16 Studying: IT: Software Development Foundation Apprenticeship Sixteen-year-old Forrester High School pupil Lauren is in her first year of studying a foundation apprenticeship in IT:Software Development. Lauren attends college two afternoons a week and will spend around 10 hours a week with an employer in the second year of her apprenticeship.…
Name: Stefano La Greca Age: 22 Studying: Vehicle Paintwork Repair Employer: DSL Accident Repair Centre Fresh from his success of being named Paint Apprentice of the Year at the national Bodyshop Magazine Awards 2017, we caught up with twenty-two-year-old Vehicle Paintwork Repair apprentice Stefano La Greca to find out why an apprenticeship was the right…
We’re supporting Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2018 (5-9 March) and throughout the week we’ll be catching up with some of our apprentices to find out why doing an apprenticeship was the best choice for them and how they’re benefiting from gaining an industry recognised qualification while learning on-the-job. HOUSEKEEPING AND HOSPITALITY APPRENTICE – ALEX Name: Alex Gair…
Apply for up to £15,000 worth of Training with Edinburgh College. The Scottish Government and Scottish Funding Council have announced the new Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF), in direct response to feedback from the Scottish Government’s consultation on the introduction of the UK Government Apprenticeship Levy. The Flexible Workforce Development Fund provides eligible…
A group of young unemployed people have gained valuable industry experience and are looking forward to a career in electrical engineering thanks to a programme designed to boost their job prospects. The six-week Prince’s Trust Get Into Electrical Installation course at Edinburgh College’s Midlothian Campus, now in its third year, offers training and work experience…
Edinburgh College painting and decorating apprentice Jordan Charters will be going for gold as part of Team UK at the WorldSkills championship in Abu Dhabi later this year. After a two-year qualification battle against the UK’s most-skilled young people, Jordan secured a spot on Team UK to compete in the ‘Olympics of Skills’ in October.…
Midlothian-based car dealership Alex F Noble & Son has teamed up with Edinburgh College for the fourth successive year to host a Danish mechanic on an apprentice exchange scheme. Jacob Nørgaard (19) who lives in the town of Froslev in North West Denmark, has been working at the dealership’s Nissan premises at Straiton near Loanhead…
Edinburgh College Civil Engineering Modern Apprentice Jamie Marsh has been recognised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) with a QUEST Technician Scholarship of £1,500. Jamie is among five students in Scotland who have been awarded the scholarship and was chosen for his commitment to being a good leader team player whilst also being ambitious,…
In S5 or S6 and had enough of school learning? Want to get work experience and add skills to your CV, college or university application? Foundation Apprenticeships could be for you! Here is the lowdown Foundation Apprenticeships (FAs) are a great way to get a head start in the world of work and combine all…
Jade Laurie – 17, Meadowbank What apprenticeship programme are you on at the college? “Level 2 Hairdressing modern apprenticeship.” Who is your employer? What do you day to day with them? “I work for Kalon and am loving every second. I’m working as a junior stylist washing and blow drying client’s hair – the team…
Stacey Bridges – 22, West Lothian What apprenticeship programme are you on at the college? “I started out on the joinery and carpentry pre-apprenticeship and now I’ve progressed onto the modern apprenticeship.” Who is your employer? What do you day to day with them? “I was half way through the pre-apprenticeship when I got a…
Jordan Charters – 20, West Linton What apprenticeship programme are you on at the college? “Painting and Decorating modern apprenticeship, 3rd-year Advanced Craft.” Who is your employer? What do you day to day with them? “My dad, George Charters. His work varies from things such as basic painting and decorating to wallpapering or even airless…
Lewis Bell – 19, Edinburgh What apprenticeship programme are you on at the college? “At college, I am studying NC Civil Engineering year 2 – day release.” Who is your employer? What do you day to day with them? “I am currently employed by the engineering consultancy WSP|Parsons Brinkerhoff. I’m in the structures team and…
Kerrie Stewart – 24, Edinburgh What apprenticeship programme are you on at the college? “I’m in my second year on the Painting and Decorating Modern Apprenticeship.” Who is your employer? What do you day to day with them? “I work for Dumbreck Decorators in Edinburgh. I’ll officially be in my third year with the company…