October 13, 2023

Barriers to STEM returners is outlined in new report

Barriers to STEM returners is outlined in new report

Addressing the skills gap is a critical challenge for our sectors. There are many entry routes, but those taking a career break […]

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September 26, 2023

Transferable skills within the Security Sector

Transferable skills within the Security Sector

Blog written by Meg Naylor, NPF Chair September’s Development Series webinar saw Dr Helen Almey, Head of Capability Engagement – National Security, […]

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July 21, 2023

ADS members shine in recent engineering awards from Enginuity

ADS members shine in recent engineering awards from Enginuity

ADS was invited to attend Enginuity’s Skills Awards 2023 last month. This important annual celebration shines a light on the people and […]

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June 30, 2023

Millie Perrin Work experience blog

Millie Perrin Work experience blog

Blog written by Millie Perrin, an a-level student who joined ADS Chief Economist, Aimie Stone for a week of work experience.   About […]

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Placement experience at ADS

Placement experience at ADS

Blog written by James Wisbey, a Politics, Philosophy and Economics student at the University of York who joined ADS Head of Policy, […]

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March 16, 2023

Meet Jonny Harvey, Woodward, #ScotAppWeek23

Meet Jonny Harvey, Woodward, #ScotAppWeek23

In our latest blog marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023, we meet Jonny Harvey a Woodward Apprentice. What made you want to pursue […]

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March 15, 2023

Plexus Graduate Apprentice wins Scottish Graduate Apprentice of the Year

Plexus Graduate Apprentice wins Scottish Graduate Apprentice of the Year

Plexus’ Fatima Asif wins Scottish Graduate Apprentice of the Year Fatima praises benefits of work-based learning and industry experience Winner announced at […]

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March 14, 2023

ADS Security & Resilience Outlook 2023 Launched

ADS Security & Resilience Outlook 2023 Launched

The UK’s security and resilience sector is providing advanced physical and digital capabilities underpinning our prosperity and securing UK advantage against a […]

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March 10, 2023

Meet Rachael Grant, Thales, #ScotAppWeek23

Meet Rachael Grant, Thales, #ScotAppWeek23

Rachael Grant is a Mechanical Design Engineering Apprentice at Thales in the UK. She’s in her 3rd year studying at the University […]

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Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023

This week is Scottish Apprenticeship Week which showcases how apprenticeships are unlocking potential in people and businesses in Scotland. Apprenticeships in Scotland […]

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February 22, 2023

NPF Aims and Objectives for 2023

NPF Aims and Objectives for 2023

Blog written by Stephen Headley, Graduate Systems Engineer, Leonardo, and Member of ADS’s New Professionals Forum.  The New Professionals Forum (NPF) is […]

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February 8, 2023

Meet Lucy Fisher, Spirit AeroSystems, #NAW2023

Meet Lucy Fisher, Spirit AeroSystems, #NAW2023

Lucy Fisher recently completed a three-year apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering with Spirit AeroSystems.  Lucy is now a fully […]

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Meet Andrew Smyth, Thales Alenia Space, #NAW2023

Meet Andrew Smyth, Thales Alenia Space, #NAW2023

Next, meet Andrew Smyth, a Manufacturing Trainee Apprentice with Thales Alenia Space in Belfast. What made you want to pursue a career […]

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Meet Jason Dripps, Moyola Precision Engineering, #NAW2023

Meet Jason Dripps, Moyola Precision Engineering, #NAW2023

Meet Jason Dripps, a previous apprentice at Moyola Precision Engineering. What made you want to pursue a career in the sector and […]

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Meet Millie Hall, GKN Aerospace, #NAW2023

Meet Millie Hall, GKN Aerospace, #NAW2023

Millie Hall first joined GKN Aerospace in 2018 as a Level 2 Business Administrator Apprentice. Millie now has a permanent position supporting […]

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