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  In partnership with The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), we are trialling a campaign to see if saying Thank You to schools and teachers increases their interest in putting more students forward for apprenticeships. We would be delighted if you felt able to share the message below, or a version of it, with your current apprentices, or those who have recently completed an apprenticeship with you. Thank you in advance for your help and, if you have any queries at all, please do get in touch victoria.tretis@goodcareersguide.co.uk