A CUMNOCK man has said that an apprenticeship opportunity he was given helped to change his life.
Mason Kidd took on an apprenticeship with The Way Forward 2045 in the town.
The Cumnock company actively recruits young, local, and neurodiverse individuals, providing opportunities in the community.
Mason, supported by East Ayrshire Council’s Employability Service and CEIS Ayrshire, achieved his SQA Modern Apprentice Qualification in SVQ Retail Skills at SCQF Level 5.
Thanks to his hard work, Mason was named as a finalist for the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards' ‘Apprentice of the Year Award’ last year.
Now, celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025, Mason said: "My employer has been a great support, teaching me new skills and providing flexibility to support my mum.
"Since working within The Way Forward, my mindset has completely changed, and I continue to thrive."
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