Skills Development Scotland are organising a special event, during Scottish Apprenticeship Week, through the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board (SAAB).

The purpose of the event is to showcase different apprenticeships, debunk any myths and hear from other employers about the practical steps involved in taking on an apprentice, as well as the positive impact that apprentices can have on your organisation.

This event is open to companies who don’t employ apprentices, don’t know where to start or are thinking of extending their current apprentice offer – with a particular focus on SMEs.

The workshop is being supported by FSB Employer of Year AJ Engineering and SAAB members Robertson Group, Balfour Beatty and Scottish Water.

Workshop themes:

• why apprenticeships work

• debunking the myths of apprenticeships

• skills to suit your business: an overview of the apprenticeship 'family'

• apprenticeships in practice: employers' stories