Scotland’s housing secretary highlights crucial role of apprentices in housebuilding sector
SCOTLAND'S housing secretary Màiri McAllan visited Barratt Homes’ Tower Street at Merchant Quay development in Leith to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week and meet with...
M&E specialist marks milestone year with new cohort of apprentices
MECHANICAL and electrical specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) is marking its 10-year anniversary by launching the firm's 2026 apprentice intake.
Operating across Scotland, the Glasgow-headquartered business has...
SECTT and Quartzelec champion electrical apprenticeships during Scottish Apprenticeship Week
THE Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECCT) and Quartzelec marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026 by welcoming Davy Russell MSP for a visit and discussion...
Inverness apprentices help tackle Highlands skills gap
CR Smith has marked this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the role apprentices play in the local workforce, including in Inverness and across...
CITB marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week with NCC ministerial visit
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by welcoming Ben Macpherson MSP, minister for higher and further education, to its...
CCG confirms expanded apprentice intake for 2026
CCG (Scotland) has announced 14 trade apprentices will join its group of companies in August.
The group said the expanded intake reflects a 'significant uplift'...
BE-ST delivers specialist training to over 140 people for Scottish Apprenticeship Week
TO mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026, BE-ST has delivered a programme of specialist training to over 140 apprentices and pre-apprentices in Glasgow and Dumfries...
JR Group introduces Chryston pupils to construction careers
THE JR Group has been working with students from Chryston High School to introduce them to the construction sector and highlight the range of...
Dry dock specialist launches apprenticeship recruitment drive
DALES Marine Services has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by launching its 2026 apprenticeship recruitment programme.
The specialist in dry dock and ship repair, fabrication and...
Consultation to begin on CITB and ECITB forming a single body
THE UK Government is to launch a consultation on the potential merging of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and Construction Industry Training...
Housebuilder opens applications for apprentices in north of Scotland
SPRINGFIELD Properties and Tulloch Homes have officially opened applications for its 2026 apprenticeship programme, offering opportunities for aspiring tradespeople across the north of Scotland.
The...
Procast scoops SME accolade at Scottish Apprenticeship Awards
HAMILTON-based Procast Group has expressed its delight after being named SME Employer of the Year at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.
The contractor was recognised at...
Social media videos helping to shift perceptions of construction careers
GLASGOW Kelvin College is reporting a 'notable increase' in the number of women applying for construction training.
The organisation is marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week by...
KRG Specialist Engineering reaffirms commitment to apprenticeships
AS Scotland marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Coatbridge-based KRG Specialist Engineering has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the next generation of engineers, having supported more...
Scottish parents hold positive view of construction apprenticeships for their children
NEW research from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has revealed that construction tops Scottish parental preferences for their child’s career path and apprenticeships...
NFRC marks official launch of Future Roofing programme at Prestwick Academy
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has celebrated the official opening of the Future Roofing programme at Prestwick Academy.
Future Roofing builds on the trial...
CITB’s NCC Ofsted rating reflects ‘rapid and sustained improvements’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed its National Construction College (NCC) has received a rating of ‘expected standard’ across all key judgement...
Rising apprentice costs are ‘undermining’ the workforce of the future
THE head of Scotland’s largest construction trade body has expressed serious concern over the combination of rising wages and decreasing financial support for taking on...
More modern apprenticeship roles being created in Falkirk than ever before
FALKIRK Council has said that more modern apprenticeship roles are being created across the Falkirk area than ever.
Since April 2025, 89 local residents have...
CITB report warns of ‘tangible societal consequences’ unless construction skills gap is addressed
A new report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that if the construction industry continues with the same approach, it will...
