Five hundred new jobs are to be created in Inverness over the next three years by technology firm Capgemini. Already a major employer in the Highlands, Capgemini’s announcement will see their workforce in and around Inverness doubling to 1000 by 2016. The new jobs have been welcomed by First Minister Alex Salmond, who described them

1. Get on the Same Page: Your manager isn’t going to be a mind reader and neither are you; therefore communication is essential to a successful working relationship. If you feel comfortable in the surroundings you are working in – particularly if you already have a few years of work experience under your belt –

Scottish IT and digital businesses are struggling to fill job vacancies as a result of increasing demand, with over half needing to recruit from outside Scotland, according to a survey from Scottish trade body ScotlandIS. The 2013 Scottish Technology Industry Survey, commissioned by ScotlandIS and technology specialist 9-20 recruitment, found that the difficulty of finding

A recent report published from Totaljobs.com and the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) has shown how many employers would rather hire an apprentice than a graduate. Government incentives and skills shortages were highlighted as the reasons behind the shift in judgement. Out of those surveyed, 27% thought apprenticeships to be crucial to addressing the skills

We want all our employers and apprentices to be completely satisfied. If there’s anything we can do to improve your experience with us then please let us know. If you’ve been a client or learner for some time you might feel a bit awkward giving us bad news but please don’t. Good, bad or ugly,

So, National Apprenticeship Week is upon us and what better time to share what our apprentices in Baltic Training think of their apprenticeships. Codie Foster – Codie is one of Baltic’s resourcing apprentices and has been working for the company since 30th April 2012. Here is what she had to say; “I am currently doing

A lack of computer skills could be damaging the career chances of young people, a charity has warned. More than one in 10 young people do not think their computer skills are good enough to use in the job they want, the Prince’s Trust said. The research follows a £500,000 donation by hip hop star

National Apprenticeship Week is co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service and is designed to celebrate Apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals and businesses. Now in its sixth year, National Apprenticeship Week is the time when all eyes are on Apprenticeships and it’s all about raising the profile amongst employers, individuals, teachers, parents

At Baltic, we strive to give everyone a chance to be the best they can be. From giving apprentices a head start on the career ladder to providing businesses with free training for their existing staff, our high quality services cater to everyone. We are especially proud of our pre-employment programme. Baltic Training Services know

Baltic Apprenticeships can’t wait for National Apprenticeships Week! To celebrate we’ll be running competitions, give aways and so much more… Want to get involved? To keep informed of our latest competitions and NAW fun make sure you’re doing one of the following: Subscribe to our website (www.balticapprenticeships.com) Like our Facebook page Follow us on Twitter