Meet our Apprentices
Meet some of our inspiring young apprentices who have chosen to learn on the job and are enjoying the benefits of earning a wage while getting hands-on experience and the support of workplace mentors #ApprenticeshipsWork
Daniel Apprentice Plumber, MacLeods Ltd
“In High School I did a construction course which included the likes of joinery, bricklaying, and plumbing. I really liked the plumbing aspect and thought I could do this for a living. When I started my apprenticeship, I didn’t know much, but now I feel like I could do almost anything. It’s been great, I don’t have any faults with it. The variety is brilliant!
“I’d definitely recommend an apprenticeship because once you have your trade you can go anywhere in the world and you’ll have it for a lifetime. No one can take your trade away from you so I would definitely go for it.”
Erin MA Creative Digital Media, Work Placement with Argyll College UHI
“The course has definitely been a stepping stone between the big jump from High School to University. The college environment is a lot more relaxed, allows me to work on my own accord and even take breaks and grab a coffee from the local bakery.
“The course itself has challenged the way I view the creative industries – I’ve realised how vast the sector is and that anything can change within the hour so constantly producing top grade work can be challenging!
“I’ve taken a lot from the course that I can apply in real life. Not only are the academic benefits vast, but the college environment really encourages independent learning so I would 100% recommend it to others.”
Cameron MA Aviation and Business Admin, Oban Airport
“I’ve always been interested in aviation, so when the school offered work experience opportunities, I decided to come here. That was three years ago now. I volunteered after that, and then I got the apprenticeship in May 2021.
“Some days I can be answering phone calls and emails, and other days I can be parking aircrafts or on the radio to aircrafts coming in, so it has great variety!
“I’d definitely go for an apprenticeship – I think it’s a great way to get experience in the job role rather than going through university and not get the experience that you’re getting with something like this.”
Maya Husbandry Apprentice, Scottish Sea Farms
“I work on the Fishnish site on Mull where we grow salmon. All my life I have loved fish, which led me to go to university and I studied Marine and Freshwater Biology. After that, I knew I wanted to get into aquaculture, but I didn’t want to get into academia, so that led me here. Daily, we go from cage to cage to check on the fish and make sure everything is secure, as well as checking the water equality and temperature.
“Being out every day experiencing all of it, in bad weather, good weather. Just being on the sea and seeing the fish and being part of it – it’s the best thing about it. There are not many jobs out there like that.”