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Robert Gordon University

26 February 2026 | 1800-2000hrs

Meet our region's apprenticeship providers at ApprenticeFEST 2026

ApprenticeFEST 2026 is a one-stop shop for you to meet local apprenticeship training providers and employers who regularly have early career opportunities.

This free event is open to young people, parents/carers and teachers. It includes a partner zone, where you can meet local apprenticeship training providers, a construction-themed zone, plus the main exhibitor zone. Check out the full exhibitor A-Z below.

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Exhibitor A-Z

Make the most of ApprenticeFEST by viewing who'll be there in advance and planning who you'd like to speak to. Some of our exhibitors will also be giving short presentations and workshops. The list keeps growing - please bookmark this page and come back to it!

AAB Group

We are AAB, a leading professional services firm across the UK, Ireland and USA, serving the mid-market. At AAB we focus on who you are, not just the skills you can bring to the business. We’re constantly looking for motivated people with the drive and vision to join our growing team.
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Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen City Council is the local authority for Aberdeen, delivering essential services to over 200,000 residents. With around 10,000 employees, we provide education, housing, social care, transport, and environmental services while driving economic growth and sustainability. Our vision is to create a vibrant, inclusive city where people and businesses thrive.
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Aberlour Futures

Aberlour Futures is an accredited centre delivering training programmes in childcare settings across Aberdeen City and Shire.We deliver SVQs to adult as well as Modern Apprenticeships in Social Services:Children and Young People and Playwork. We also deliver a Foundation Programme within secondary schools in Aberdeen in Social Services: Children and Young People.
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AFBE-UK

AFBE-UK is a registered not-for profit organisation that encourages people of black and minority ethnicity to study engineering, support those who aspire to be successful engineers, promote engineering in the schools and promote diversity in the work force. Our objective is to increase the engineering talent available in the UK and to drive economic growth.
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Altrad Sparrows

Developing our people is at the core of our business. From apprenticeships and university courses to professional qualifications and continual development through training, we provide opportunities for all our team regardless of technical discipline or experience.
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Balfour Beatty

We’re the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, collaborating with our customers to develop cutting-edge solutions to meet the challenges of tomorrow. From project finance and delivery to asset operation and maintenance, we use the latest techniques and technologies to deliver right first time, sustainable solutions for our customers.
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BAM

BAM operates in the construction, property, civil engineering, public private partnerships, mechanical and electrical contracting and consultancy engineering sectors. With around 19,000 employees, BAM is responsible for the implementation of thousands of projects every year. Some are spectacular (due to their size or technical complexity), but many others are more modest construction contracts.
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BBC Scotland

The BBC is the world’s leading public service broadcaster. We’re impartial and independent, and every day we create distinctive, world-class programmes and content which inform, educate and entertain millions of people in the UK and around the world.
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Bon Accord Care

We provide adult social care services and are proud to support thousands of people across Aberdeen city; helping them to live safely in their own homes and local communities, maximising their independence and quality of living. Our caring team have a flexible and personalised approach to tailor our services around individual needs and preferences.
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British Army

The British Army offers over 39 different apprenticeships across engineering, logistics, medical, intelligence and more – alongside world-class Army training. Aberdeen Army Careers Advisors will share information on a variety of potential career opportunities from their stand at ApprenticeFEST 2026.
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Cairn Training (Aberdeen) Ltd

Cairn Training (Aberdeen) Ltd provides SVQ qualifications in Early Learning and Childcare across North-East Scotland, offering flexible, supportive training accredited by SQA and recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
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Flowerpots Childcare

Flowerpots Childcare provides early learning and care for babies and children up to attending school age. We are outdoors focused and deliver a home grown fun ethos. We are also a forest school and big on open ended resources to spark curiousity and wonder. We have two settings in Aberdeenshire and we work closely with DYW to support young people reach positive destinations.
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Hospitality Apprenticeships Scotland (HAS)

Shape your future with us and discover a pathway to a dynamic and rewarding career in Scotland’s thriving hospitality sector. Our national, industry-led apprenticeship programme for 16–25 year olds offers you the opportunity to gain comprehensive, hands-on training and a qualification in world-class hospitality venues across Scotland.
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John Clark Motor Group

Started over 50 years ago by our Chairman, John Clark OBE, with a single used sports car dealership. Humble beginnings for a group that today has grown to 50 businesses with an annual turnover of more than £1b, driven by over 1,600 colleagues in 200 roles and over 20 Franchisess.
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KR Group (Scotland) Ltd

KR Group Scotland is a leading construction specialist based in Aberdeenshire, working on steel, cladding, and sheet metal projects across the UK. From design to installation, their skilled team delivers a range of projects — with a strong focus on safety, quality, and creating opportunities for young people in construction.
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Morrison Construction

Morrison Construction is a Tier 1 contractor and one of Scotland’s leading construction companies. Our renowned apprenticeship programme offers hands-on training, mentoring, and clear career progression. We proudly celebrate success through our annual Apprentice Awards, with 63% of our current Board beginning their careers as apprentices, trainees, or graduates.
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NHS Grampian

NHS Grampian is the third largest NHS Board in Scotland and employs in the region of 16,000 staff. We have recruited and employed Modern Apprentices for many years and over the past years have advertised a variety of different Modern apprenticeships including Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering Mechanical and Electrical.
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North East Scotland College

North East Scotland College is one of the country's largest providers of Further and Higher Education, including Modern and Foundation Apprenticeship provision.
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OPITO/APTUS

Established in 1999, the APTUS apprenticeship programme, previously known as the Oil and Gas Technical Apprenticeships Programme (OGTAP), has been offering apprentices prestigious opportunities to experience working life both on and offshore for over 25 years.
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Ponticelli UK Ltd

Our people are at the core of everything we do. We’re building more than a business, we’re creating a culture where every voice is heard, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
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QA Ltd

QA is here to help you unlock your potential and take the next step toward a successful future - we deliver apprenticeships in areas such as software, cyber, data, digital marketing and project management. Our apprenticeships offer hands-on learning with fantastic career progression, helping you build real-world experience and confidence.
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Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University’s Graduate Apprenticeships combine academic study with paid employment, allowing students to earn a degree while gaining industry experience. Delivered in partnership with employers, these fully funded work-based learning courses enhance skills, productivity, and career prospects in fields like engineering, business, IT, accounting, and construction, supporting Scotland’s workforce development.
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Robertson Construction

Robertson Construction is a large family owned construction and infrastructure company managing various construction projects across Scotland and Northern England.
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Royal Air Force

The Royal Air Force offers the opportunity to gain professional qualifications upon embarking on a challenging and unique career in one of our many professions.
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Royal Navy

The Royal Navy has over 100 job opportunities from apprenticeship to degree level. There are a number of professions available such as Engineering, Medical, Logistics, Aviation and Warfare. We travel the world providing nation security, humanitarian aid acting as a deterrent and working closely with our partners to keep the UK and our interests safe.
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Scotland's Rural College

We offer apprenticeships which help support and grow the natural economy in Scotland. Run as a partnership between the apprentice, the employer and SRUC, our apprenticeship programmes offer individuals and employers a package of vocational training designed to meet the demands of today’s land-based industries.
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SSEN Transmission

We are responsible for the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland. Learn more about us, our critical work, our strategy and how we are delivering our Network for Net Zero.
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Tullos Training Ltd

Tullos Training Limited offers Modern Apprenticeships training programmes in the following areas - Engineering, Services Maintenance, Fabrication/Welding, Plumbing, Electrical, Business Administration, Logistics Operations and Management – as well as HNC and short courses. Their Employer Pairing Database supports candidates in their search for an apprenticeship by making the connection between applicants and employers.
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W M Donald

Established in 1977, W M Donald has built on its reputation to become industry leaders within the civil engineering construction industry. Operating from our head office in Netherley, Stonehaven and from regional offices in Perth and Inverness we have a skilled and dedicated workforce of 262 employees and 110 sub-contractors. We deliver a wide range of civil engineering construction services to our clients across the north of Scotland.
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Well-Safe Solutions

Well-Safe Solutions is creating a sustainable future for the energy sector through safe and efficient well life cycle services from drilling through to decommissioning, as part of the global energy transition. Well-Safe Solutions offers full project capability including front-end engineering and design, subsurface basis of design, drilling, workover, intervention, remediation, completion and decommissioning solutions, backed by a skilled team.
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