Apprentice Engagement Group
Scotland’s Apprentice Engagement Group inspires the next generation of talent by sharing experience, stories and skills. Join us and help others to get excited about apprenticeships.
What’s the Apprentice Engagement Group?
The Apprentice Engagement Group (AEG) is a network of current and recent apprentices who are passionate about promoting apprenticeships.
They engage with other apprentices, as well as employers, careers advisers and even the Scottish Parliament!
They shape the future of apprenticeships in Scotland by putting forward the voice of apprentices.
We’re always looking for new AEG members – would you like to join and help influence apprenticeships?
Why get involved?
There are lots of reasons to join the AEG. You’ll:
be part of a powerful network of apprentices, employers and business leaders
build skills, experience and confidence, for example in presenting
meet people from different backgrounds
influence policy and help shape the direction of apprenticeships
support others and promote diversity
highlight apprenticeships in your own industry
What does the AEG do?
The Apprentice Engagement Group has active members called Apprentice Ambassadors. Being involved means you could:
support Scottish Apprenticeship Week and National Apprenticeship Week
help shape Scottish Government policy
attend Scottish Parliament receptions
promote your employer and industry
work with the Scottish Apprenticeships Advisory Board to engage stakeholders
connect with organisations such as Developing the Young Workforce Scotland and the Scottish Careers Collaborative
Hear from Aimee, co-chair of the AEG
Aimee Dickson works at SP Energy Networks and is co-chair of the AEG. She completed a Graduate Apprenticeship in 2025.
Aimee loves promoting apprenticeships to a new generation, saying:
'Being in the AEG is really rewarding. It's a brilliant experience to network with like-minded apprentices and learn from each other. Everybody within the space is passionate about apprenticeships across Scotland – it’s a great community to be part of.'
Interested?
AEG members can be current or recent apprentices. You don’t need any special skills to join.
Email us on apprenticeships@sds.co.uk to say hello and tell us you’d like to find out more.
We’ll get back to you with advice and ideas on getting involved. We’ll also let you know about upcoming events you might like to join.
Apprentice Ambassadors
If you'd like to promote apprenticeships but without joining the group, you could still become an Apprentice Ambassador.
You can promote apprenticeships in schools, careers fairs, businesses and many other places – including social media!
Email us on apprenticeships@sds.co.uk – we’ve got lots of resources and ideas to help you get started.