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Some 600 “earn as you learn” jobs will be created under plans announced by an electricity company.

SSEN Transmission said the roles, which will be created by 2030, mark a “significant investment in the next generation of talent powering the north of Scotland’s transmission network”.

The announcement was made at an event at SSE’s training centre in Perth attended by the First Minister .

John Swinney welcomed the investment as “great news” for Scotland’s workforce and renewables sector.

First Minister John Swinney welcomed the news (Lesley Martin/PA) PA Wire

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