Speaker programme and workshops

Add value to your ApprenticeFEST Aberdeen experience by attending workshops, presentations or aptitude testing.

Spaces for these sessions may be limited, all those who have registered for the event will get the chance to book on in advance - another great reason to register today!

Training providers

Learn about the apprenticeship family

Talks from training providers

Discover the difference between the three main apprenticeship types: Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships.

Join representatives from North East Scotland College (NESCol) and Robert Gordon University (RGU) as they talk you through the options.

You'll learn about:

  • How to apply for the different apprenticeship types
  • The types of qualifications you can get
  • The work involved in gaining an apprenticeship qualification
  • Progression routes

There will also be lots of opportunities to ask questions.

Employer experiences

Apprenticeship insights from employers

Employer experiences

  • What sort of apprenticeship roles exist here in the North-east?
  • Where will the jobs of the future be in our region?
  • How can an apprenticeship help me develop skills for future career success?

Port of Aberdeen is an international hub for energy, trade and tourism. Their team will outline some of the exciting opportunities that exist in these sectors and share information on their own apprenticeships.

Deloitte has its own Brightstart Apprenticeship programme. During a short panel session, existing BrightStart apprentices will answer questions about their early careers experiences.

Aptitude Testing

Fast-track your apprenticeship applications

Aptitude Testing

Tullos Training is a well-established North-east training provider, who trains apprentices for employers across a variety of sectors.

Budding apprentices are invited to take an aptitude test as part of the process for joining Tullos Training's Employer Pairing Database.

Tullos Training will be running 2 x 45-minute aptitude testing sessions as part of ApprenticeFEST Aberdeen.

Spaces are limited, so advance booking is strongly advised. (All those who have registered for ApprenticeFEST will receive an email with a booking link prior to the event.)

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