THE SEARCH is on for Scotland’s apprentice of the year and Skills Development Scotland want to hear from people and organisations in Argyll and Bute who think they know an apprentice who goes above and beyond.
Apprentices make up nearly 10 per cent of the workforce aged 18-24 in Argyll and Bute, and their numbers are increasing year on year.
There are categories for apprentices at all levels, including foundation apprentices, where school pupils can complete some aspects of an apprenticeship. There are also categories for businesses that employ apprentices.