ScottishPower has recruited a record 465 graduates, apprentices, trainees and placement students this year, up 12 per cent on 2025, and called on the government to set a clearer long-term policy direction so that businesses create more openings for young people who are out of work, education and training.
The energy company said graduate opportunities were up 25 per cent on last year and placements on its Year In Industry programme, which gives a year-long paid role to those starting out in their career, were up 34 per cent. Other training opportunities rose by 8 per cent.
Keith Anderson, ScottishPower’s chief executive, said ministers could create more opportunities for young people who are not in employment, education or training if they set a “clear, long-term direction” that gave businesses the confidence to invest.
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