Connections - Series one

In this series, we explore a range of issues facing businesses such as cashflow, maintaining mental and emotional wellbeing, online security and more.

Podcast

6 episodes

Why apprenticeships are important for the digital economy

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Learn more about Scottish Apprenticeship Week, why it was first launched, and the benefits of shining a light on apprentices.

The discussion is angled towards SMEs, highlighting how digital skills learnt during apprenticeships can support the future growth of the business landscape.

The podcast will also be used to discuss the new Digital Economy Skills Action Plan, which launches during Scottish Apprentice Week ’23. This plan recognises the need for digital skills cuts across all sectors, and it will take a whole economy approach, examining commonality in the digital economy skills requirements across sectors.

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