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National Apprenticeship Week 2025: Why I completed a technical apprenticeship in my 30s

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Many people think apprenticeships are just for young people but that is not true. I have just completed an HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) service and maintenance apprenticeship, which was the perfect opportunity to learn a new, in-demand skill in an …

National Apprenticeship Week 2025: A world of numbers in Group Finance

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Starting my apprenticeship in Group Finance at 16 years old was a unique experience - especially as I found myself among colleagues who were much older and more experienced. While my friends were heading off to university, I was diving …

National Apprenticeship Week 2025: My apprenticeship journey  

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Daniel Charles Smith – Assistant Scientist    After a ten-year career in the aviation industry, I decided that it was time to follow my passion in science. Aside from wanting to do something that made an impact, I didn’t have specific …

Application are now open for Science and Engineering Fast Stream 2025

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What do climate change, food safety, transport emissions and sustainable housing all have in common? They are all underpinned by science and engineering. Recruiting more scientists and engineers is essential to ensure scientific evidence provides quality government decision making. The …