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6 March 2024 | 1800-2000hrs | Ellon Academy Community Campus

Meet our region's apprenticeship providers at ApprenticeFEST Aberdeenshire

ApprenticeFEST Aberdeenshire is a one-stop shop for you to meet local apprenticeship training providers and employers who offer apprenticeships.

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 exhibitor A-Z below.

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Exhibitor A-Z

Make the most of your ApprenticeFEST experience by viewing who'll be there in advance and planning your visit. 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

The AAB Apprenticeship Programme is a fantastic alternative route into a career in accountancy and business advisory. After gaining valuable knowledge and practical experience, you will start to study towards your chosen professional qualification. We are also delighted to offer Graduate Apprenticeships, allowing you to work towards a university degree and either ICAS or ACCA.
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Aberdeenshire Council

Foundation Apprenticeship courses are school-based, industry-led and linked to regional and national labour market opportunities. The Aberdeenshire Council FA Team supports employers to make links with schools and provide experience of real-life work. Our successful approach to Foundation Apprenticeships has been recognised nationally as delivering high quality outcomes for young people.
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Army

The Army has many different careers available. Visit us at ApprenticeFEST to find out about the variety of roles and how to join.
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AtkinsRealis

AtkinsRealis design and deliver major projects on the built and natural environments all around the world. We believe that digitally enabled engineering has the power to radically improve the way we are all housed, connected, powered, and protected and can change our relationship with our communities and our planet for the better.
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Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty plc is an international infrastructure group based in the United Kingdom with capabilities in construction services, support services and infrastructure investments.
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Barratt Homes

We are the UK’s largest and best-known housebuilder. 90% of our customers would recommend us, and we’ve been awarded 5 Stars from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the 15th year in a row — the only major national housebuilder to achieve this. We offer roles in disciplines such as Land, Technical, Commercial, Sales and Marketing, Finance and Construction.
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BBC

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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Bristow Helicopters

With over six decades of aviation solutions crossing the globe, Bristow is the world’s leading provider of helicopter transportation to energy customers, search and rescue (SAR) and aircraft support solutions to government and civil organizations. Bristow offers the latest training and safety standards and includes a fleet of the industry’s most modern aircraft.
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Enable Works

Enable Works supports residents in Aberdeenshire facing barriers to employment with employability support to help them move towards employment, education and or training. We specialise in supporting people with health conditions (physical or mental), disabilities and neurodiversity to ensure work is sustainable.
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Goodson Associates

Goodson Associates are a civil, structural and transportation engineering consulting firm providing design services to the construction industry. Established in 1993, the company has grown from its origins in Edinburgh and now includes offices in Aberdeen and Glasgow. We offer civil and structural engineering design services, plus transportation and infrastructure design.
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Gray & Adams

Gray & Adams is a market leader in temperature-controlled vehicle solutions, delivering innovative refrigerated trailers and rigid bodywork. With over 60 years of expertise, we support the food, retail, and logistics industries. Visit us at ApprenticeFEST to explore career opportunities and learn how we drive innovation in transport solutions.
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hub North Scotland

hub North Scotland is a strategic development partner for 16-public sector organisations in its territory and also helps with their wider policy aims in areas such as place, net zero and social impact. Examples of projects we have delivered are community campuses, schools, hospitals, health centres and emergency services centres.
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JKR Contractors

JKR was founded by the Taylor family in 2007 and today employs over 180 dedicated professionals, all trained to the highest industry standards. JKR provides comprehensive Civil Engineering and Concrete Works services to commercial, domestic, and agricultural clients across the Northeast of Scotland. Over the years, we have evolved into a full-service Civil Engineering company.
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Kier Construction

For around 100 years, Kier have been innovating for our clients and are proud to have worked on vital infrastructure which supports communities. From modern and purpose-built educational and healthcare projects to delivering and maintaining roads, rail, water, energy and telecommunications networks, our talented teams work to support our purpose.
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KPMG LLP

KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of firms. KPMG Apprenticeships offer the chance to gain professional experience and develop skills required for an exciting career. Apprentices are supported to achieve professional qualifications and accreditations – such as diplomas and degrees – and earn a salary between £23,000 - £25,000, all at the same time.
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KR Group (Scotland) Ltd

KR Group (Scotland) Ltd specialises in steel fabrication and erection; cladding installation and full turn-key solutions.
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NESCol Scottish Maritime Academy

We are NESCOL's Peterhead Campus specialising in training across the Merchant Navy and Fishing sectors – for new entrants Cadets and Deckhands and for experienced seafarers who wish to refresh knowledge and/or progress to the next level of their career. As an approved training provider for various key bodies, we attract students from the UK and internationally.
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North East Scotland College (NESCol)

North East Scotland College is one of the largest providers of Further and Higher Education in the country. We also deliver hundreds of Foundation and Modern Apprenticeships each year as one of the leading training providers in the region.
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OPITO

We drive consistency and safety compliance across global standards and qualifications, creating workforce development solutions. OPITO is a global leader in energy workforce safety, leading the skills focused dialogue with international governments as our industry prepares to meet Net Zero targets.
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RAF

The RAF covers over 50+ jobs, from pastry chef to police and pilot to paramedic or padre. All offer competitive rates of pay, starting the day you join. The RAF also provides world-leading training, to help you fulfil your role. You'll also benefit from discounted service accommodation, food, sport and an industry-leading pension.
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Robert Gordon University

RGU has a comprehensive range of Graduate Apprenticeship courses covering a wide cross section of industries. Applications are available to anyone living and working in Scotland
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Robert Gordon University | Scott Sutherland School of Architecture

The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, one of the UK's oldest, blends history with innovation. Focused on sustainability, industry collaboration, and social responsibility, it offers accredited courses combining theory and practice. With a strong community ethos, it fosters creativity, professional readiness, and a forward-thinking approach to design and construction.
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Royal Navy

The Royal Navy is the maritime arm of the UK's Armed Forces. We offer level 2 and level 3 apprenticeships in Warfare, Logistics, Engineering, Medical, Aviation and Royal Marines.
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Scotia Homes

Scotia Homes is a house builder with sites across Aberdeenshire, Tayside and Aviemore.
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Scotrail

ScotRail Trains Limited, trading as ScotRail, is a Scottish train operating company that is publicly owned by Scottish Rail Holdings on behalf of the Scottish Government. It has been operating the ScotRail franchise as an operator of last resort since 1 April 2022.
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Skills Development Scotland (SDS)

SDS supports individuals to build their career management, work-based and employability skills, throughout their career journey, from school, into further learning opportunities and employment. SDS administers Scottish Apprenticeships on behalf of Scottish Government, which incorporates Foundation Apprenticeships (FAs), Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) and Graduate Apprenticeships (GAs).
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SRUC

SRUC’s apprenticeship programmes are an exciting and practical way for apprentices to gain hands-on industry skills and qualifications. They offer individuals a package of vocational training designed to meet the demands of today’s land-based industries with a combination of the specialist on-the-job training and high quality college-based learning you need to succeed.
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SSEN Transmission

SSEN Transmission own and operate the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. By developing and maintaining a network for net zero, we’re creating secure power for generations.
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Tullos Training Ltd

Tullos Training Limited is a long-established training organisation providing advancement of vocational and further education in the development of individual capabilities, skills and understanding. The company remains at the forefront of apprenticeship training in North-East Scotland and offers an Employer Pairing Database service to those searching for apprenticeship opportunities.
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Wood

We're designing and engineering the transition to a cleaner and safer future, enabling access to more sustainable, affordable and reliable energy and resources.
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