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    It’s definitely not like school – I loved being treated as a co-worker

It’s definitely not like school – I loved being treated as a co-worker

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  • Rosie
    I’m taking away so many skills

I’m taking away so many skills

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    A taste of my dream career

A taste of my dream career

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    CBRE’s partnership with Career Ready

CBRE’s partnership with Career Ready

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  • It’s been my first proper taste of working in a professional environment

It’s been my first proper taste of working in a professional environment

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  • I’ve learned new things that I couldn’t get anywhere else

I’ve learned new things that I couldn’t get anywhere else

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  • Scottish Water interns Stephen, Casey, Amarjeet and Muhammed
    I’ve been able to explore multiple career opportunities

I’ve been able to explore multiple career opportunities

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    I gained hands-on experience and insight to my chosen career

I gained hands-on experience and insight to my chosen career

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    This has been such an amazing opportunity for me

This has been such an amazing opportunity for me

Career Ready2025-09-02T10:26:28+00:00Tuesday 02 September 2025|

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