ECITB sets out five-year strategy to address skills gaps and support growth in Scotland
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has unveiled its new strategy, Leading Industry Learning, designed to help address skills shortages and support industry...
Training and apprenticeships ‘central’ to delivery of Scotland’s housing plans
TRADE body SELECT has welcomed the Scottish Government’s new housing emergency action plan – but highlighted the importance of having enough skilled professionals to deliver...
Community Interest Company formed to address ‘critical’ skills shortages in Highlands and Islands
A new Community Interest Company (CIC) has been formed to address critical skills shortages in the Highlands and Islands.
Highlands and Islands Skills, which will...
Upskill in MVHR ventilation: Scottish training opportunities
By Stefan Huber, MD, PAUL Heat Recovery Scotland
THE Scottish Government is about to undertake a second consultation on its proposed Scottish Passivhaus equivalent policy...
Rugby club unveils new kits and training academy through Procast partnership
MOTHERWELL-based Dalziel Rugby Club’s senior and youth teams are sporting new kits and launching a training academy thanks to a partnership with retrofit specialist...
Farrans opens applications for 40 graduate and placement positions
FARRANS Construction has opened the application process for 40 positions on its graduate programme, Farrans Foundation, with intake dates in June and September 2026.
The...
Energy Training Academy becomes UK’s first CORGI Skills approved training provider
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has been announced as the first CORGI Skills approved training provider in the UK.
CORGI has supported engineering on their...
Major governance overhaul strengthens scaffolding and access training
THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the creation of a new independent sector representative organisation (SRO).
The organisation said that the launch...
Contractor brings flagship female apprenticeship programme to Edinburgh
FOLLOWING the success of its female apprenticeship scheme in Glasgow, GRAHAM has announced plans to launch its ConstructHER programme in Edinburgh this autumn.
Designed to...
Low carbon construction course launches to bridge skills gap
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) is launching a new course designed to train for the current and future skills and competencies needed to...
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...
