Modern Apprenticeships

A National Survey, carried out by the Scottish Government, reports that nearly one in five businesses has taken on an apprentice. In 2021, 19% of Scottish businesses offered modern and graduate apprenticeships to individuals, which is an increase compared to 2019 at 16%. The number of apprenticeships has continuously increased since 2014. According to the …

National Survey Reports Investment Increase and Confidence Growth in Apprenticeships Read More »

As Scotland continues to drive down the road to recovery from the unfortunate events of Covid-19, the Scottish Government has placed apprenticeships at one of the main forefronts of their economic strategy. To support economic transition and to increase productivity, Scottish employers are investing in apprenticeships and supporting young people by contributing to equal and …

Employers Investing in Scottish Apprenticeships to Strengthen Economic Recovery Read More »

An apprenticeship, what does it mean to you? Are you currently exploring your options to successfully achieve your career goals? Today, there are over one hundred apprenticeship qualifications available ranging from digital programmes to construction and hospitality, and in the past 24 months, apprenticeships are deemed one of the main forefronts on the path to …

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We are delighted to confirm that we have partnered up with DMA (Data & Marketing Association) to increase Scottish Digital Marketing Modern Apprenticeships and to create a strong pipeline of aspiring marketers for not only DMA Members but for the wider data and marketing industry. The Data & Marketing Association (DMA) is the driving force …

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At Sixth Sense Training, we are always thrilled to hear how our learners have thrived and excelled with their apprenticeship qualification and the exciting journey it has taken them on. Below, the spotlight is on our apprentices who have kindly decided to share their apprenticeship journey. Ellie Regan, Digital Marketing Modern Apprentice “Hi, my name …

Apprentices Shine Thanks to their Apprenticeship Journey Read More »

We’re delighted that Sixth Sense is now part of The MCG Group. Their ‘people-first’ approach perfectly fits our mission to provide quality job and training opportunities to young people across the country.

This November, we are looking forward to supporting the first-ever Scottish Careers Week by showcasing our apprenticeship qualifications, opportunities, advice and much more. Scottish Careers Week, introduced by Skills Development Scotland and in partnership with the Young Person’s Guarantee and Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), is a national social media campaign and has been created …

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As Scotland continues to recover from the covid-19 pandemic, it is now crucial, more than ever, to support young people. The Scottish Government maintains their commitment to Scottish Apprenticeships and has named apprenticeships as one of the main forefronts to the road to recovery.  Frank Mitchell, who is the Skills Development Scotland Chair and Scottish …

Scottish Employers Backing Apprenticeships for the Road to Recovery Read More »

On Tuesday 10th August 2021, it will be #NoWrongPath day and we are looking forward to sharing our journeys and stories online to highlight that there is no wrong path to employment. We understand that everyone’s learning style is different and some students don’t walk out with the qualifications they desire and certain exam situations …

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Have you got a job interview coming up and you want to master your responses to the questions that get sent your way? Job interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience and sometimes nerves can get the better of candidates which can lead to them being unsuccessful for the role. At Sixth Sense Training, we love …

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