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Foundation Apprenticeships are school-based apprenticeships that pupils can study as part of their school timetable. We spoke with some of the pupils to find out a bit more about why they like being a Foundation Apprentice, the course and what their future ambitions are.

Welcome to Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2020. This year’s theme for the week is Talent Without Limits.

Tamara Sommers is studying the HNC Aeronautical Engineering course and the Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) course through her apprenticeship with British Airways.

It’s not every day a gold medal winning athlete comes through the doors of Ayrshire College!

Complementary Therapies student Vicki Robertson is going on placement with the Ayrshire Hospice.

We have just been doing some mock interviews with the HND Visual Communications Students. It was lovely to meet them all and really interesting to hear about their learning experiences and hopes for the future.

Kirsty and Hannah are completing a placement as part of their Foundation Apprenticeship with the Marketing Team at Ayrshire College, Here is a look at their highlights from the first few months.

November 2019 is a milestone for Shelagh McLachlan, Head of Marketing and Front of House as she celebrates 30 years working at Ayr / Ayrshire College. Shelagh worked as a Business Lecturer for fifteen years, and then developed her career as a Marketing Manager. Here she reflects on her career and passion for the College and all things marketing.

A guest speaker from William Grant & Sons spoke to our Engineering students about an interesting opportunity.

Greig Allan is the latest student to receive funding from the Ayrshire College Foundation Enterprising Students Fund. Here, he gives us an insight into his business, Soft Olive, and plans for the future.