Award-winning Dumfries apprentice urges others to consider stonemasonry
AN award-winning Dumfries apprentice stonemason is urging locals to help protect Scotland's heritage as new stonemasonry apprenticeship opportunities open.
Kody Burns was named Historic Environment...
SSEN Transmission hosts industry at immersive health and safety experience day
SSEN Transmission has welcomed around 40 representatives from key marine contractors and stakeholders to SSE's Faskally Training Centre in Perth.
The dedicated marine safety experience...
UHI collaborates with Canadian college to launch renewable energy training
THE University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has announced a new international partnership with Canada's Durham College to support workforce development in the...
ECITB launches new tool to tackle qualifications fraud in engineering construction
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is targeting qualifications fraud with the launch of a new certificate validation tool.
The ECITB Awarding Organisation (AO),...
Trade body welcomes Scottish review of contribution rates for Modern Apprenticeships
TRADE body SELECT has welcomed the announcement by the Scottish Government that there will be a review of the contribution rates for Modern Apprenticeships...
Why industry collaboration is key in apprenticeships
Allan McGill, MD at MEP, sustainability and ESG consultancy Wallace Whittle, tells Project Scotland that with the UK construction sector still grappling with a...
CITB confirms significant changes to funding system
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed changes to the funding system in response to increased demand for services.
The CITB’s Employer Networks budget...
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...
