Saturday 12 03 2022
A University of the West of Scotland (UWS) graduate apprentice has scooped a top national award.
David Scott was named Apprentice Ambassador of the Year at Skills Development Scotland’s Scottish Apprenticeship Awards, in recognition of his championing of work-based learning as a valuable alternative to direct university entry.
David said: “An apprenticeship is a successful path to take and it should be a recognised choice as a real alternative to leaving school and going to university.
“Being an apprentice ambassador is also about advocating apprenticeships to employers, whether that's to increase the number of apprentices in a large organisation like Aviva, or encouraging other businesses to take on their first apprentice.”
David works at Aviva, on the quote and engineering platform, while working towards a BSc (Hons) IT: Software Development, through UWS’s Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) programme. Now in his fourth and final year of study, David hopes to graduate later this year.
An apprenticeship is a successful path to take and it should be a recognised choice as a real alternative to leaving school and going to university.David Scott
Fiona Kennedy, Industry Engagement Manager at UWS, said: “Being awarded Apprentice Ambassador of the Year at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards is a tremendous accolade for David and recognition of the quite exceptional leadership, commitment and ambition he has demonstrated.”
The UWS Graduate Apprenticeship provides a route for individuals to complete an honours degree, while working in relevant employment. Through combining academic learning with hands-on practical experience, the GA programme delivers industry-relevant skills and qualifications that bring a wealth of benefits to both the graduate apprentice and the employer – helping to nurture and retain talent.
Find out more www.uws.ac.uk/GAs