LOCAL MSP RUTH MAGUIRE HAILS THE DIFFERENCE SNP FUNDING HAS MADE FOR APPRENTICES IN NORTH AYRSHIRE 1,114 apprentices were in training in North Ayrshire at the end of last year, new figures have revealed. The numbers, which are the newest on record, show the difference that SNP improvements have made to Modern Apprentices in North... Continue Reading →
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022 runs from 7-11 March. Today Ruth Maguire MSP visited local business, Booth Welsh, to meet their Modern Apprentices and to learn more about the great opportunities that are available in Cunninghame South Constituency. Ruth enjoyed hearing directly from the apprentices about their positive experiences. Apprenticeships play a vital role in supporting people, employers and the... Continue Reading →
Week in Review: 2nd – 6th March
During a debate on celebrating International Women’s Day, Ruth reflected on the progress made towards achieving equality while outlining the work that needs to be done to ensure that women’s rights are upheld, promoted and defended vigorously. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn9gTjTRB_w Ruth was a panellist on BBC Scotland’s Debate Night broadcast in Ayr. Questions from the audience ranged... Continue Reading →
GSK Star Apprentices Commended at Annual Awards
Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South was in attendance to present GSK’s annual Apprentice of the Year Award. The global healthcare company’s site based in Irvine, employs 16 apprentices across four disciplines, including manufacturing and engineering. Cameron Malcolm, a manufacturing apprentice was awarded first prize, with GSK noting that he ‘always strives to achieve his... Continue Reading →