Former skills minister endorses FMB campaign for mandatory licensing
A former UK skills minister has called for urgent action to address the construction industry's skills crisis.
In an interview on the Federation of Master...
Roofing and cladding supply chain invited to AI-powered skills forum
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is set to host an AI-powered skills forum next month.
Delivered in partnership with the Liquid Roofing and...
Lochmaben firm teams up with NHBC to tackle skills shortages
LOCHMABEN-based roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has revealed how it is supporting the National House Building Council (NHBC) in its ambition to address...
CCG welcomes highest intake of apprentices in recent years
CCG (Scotland) Ltd has welcomed its highest intake of apprentices in recent years with 15 joining across its group of companies for 2025.
The new...
Scottish minister hails college’s work in supporting young people into careers
SCOTLAND'S higher and further education minister has praised Glasgow Kelvin College’s work in supporting more than 1,200 apprentices every year and showcasing the range...
CITB launches Training Provider Network to help drive change
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Training Provider Network (TPN) – which will be a single network of approved, quality assured...
Paisley contractor celebrates double apprenticeship completion
TWO apprentice joiners have completed their training whilst working with Paisley-based Clark Contracts.
The duo completed a four-year apprenticeship working alongside the firm's experienced tradespeople...
CITB hails impact of programme opening new pathways into construction
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has hailed the success of the ‘Mind the Gap’ programme, designed to open new pathways into the industry...
Electrical bodies encourage Scottish school leavers to consider apprenticeships
AS youngsters across Scotland receive their exam results, two electrical bodies have reminded students that there’s 'no wrong path' to a rewarding and successful...
Kingdom Group backs Career Ready mentoring programme
THREE Fife students have completed a four-week paid internship with Kingdom Group as part of the 2025 Career Ready mentoring programme, an initiative designed...
Oil and gas workers to be supported in transition to sustainable energy roles
A new programme has been launched to help oil and gas workers in the north east of Scotland transition into the sustainable energy sector.
The...
UHI targets European partnerships to boost hydrogen offering
UHI North, West, and Hebrides is looking to boost its reputation in hydrogen training and innovation as it eyes European partnerships.
The learning institute delivers...
CITB’s National Construction College opens its doors for Scottish construction employers
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is to open its doors for Scottish construction employers at its National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan in...
West of Scotland apprentices get hands-on experience with digital technologies
APPRENTICES across the west of Scotland are gaining hands-on experience with the digital technologies shaping the future of manufacturing through a new collaboration.
The National Manufacturing...
Springfield accounts employee secures world ranking result in studies
SPRINGFIELD Properties has said it is 'very proud' after accounts assistant, Courtney McBain, ranked amongst the highest in the world for her management case...
CITB and DWP sign agreement to boost construction career opportunities
A new agreement signed by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Department for Work and Pensions is tipped to enable thousands of...
Apprenticeship funding ‘discrepancy’ risks exacerbating recruitment challenges
TRADE body SELECT has warned that Scotland could suffer recruitment challenges in the electrical sector due a growing discrepancy in apprenticeship funding.
The association has...
NMITE partners with BAE Systems to tackle engineering skills gap
NEW Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has partnered with BAE Systems' Digital Intelligence division in a commitment to work more closely to...
ECITB hails impact of cross-skill pilot programme in Aberdeen and Grangemouth
A pilot cross-skill programme has been taking place in Aberdeen and Grangemouth in a bid to help deliver an integrated technician workforce for a...
Experienced construction specialist marks graduation by urging other women to ‘follow their dreams’
AN experienced construction specialist - who has worked on some of the Middle East's biggest infrastructure projects - has urged women to follow their...
