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80% of Ayrshire employers consider College leavers to be well prepared for their place of work To increase the range and uptake of training opportunities to industry, we will: Work with local businesses to ensure the courses on offer are relevant to current industry needs in all sectors Proactively identify trends in technology or work practices and mould training provision to match future requirements Implement a marketing strategy to promote the College’s business prospectus 75% of Ayrshire’s employers reported they have arranged or funded recent staff training Exploit social, digital and traditional media to engage more widely with businesses and stakeholders Promote Ayrshire talent and success through a range of campaigns Getting an apprentice was a “very straightforward process. Douglas Bowie, Billy Bowie ”