CITB hails impact of New Entrant Support Team programme
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its year-end figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST) - which shows the programme supported...
Trade bodies back proposed changes to apprenticeship funding ‘in principle’
SCOTLAND'S leading electrical training bodies have given an 'in principle' welcome to new Scottish Government proposals to change the way apprenticeships are funded and...
City Building apprentices launch fundraiser as 2025 applications open
A group of first-year apprentices from City Building have launched a fundraising campaign in support of Glasgow Women’s Aid, as they prepare to take...
Scots energy sector director appointed as King’s Ambassador
DAVID McKay, director of asset management and operations at SSEN Transmission, has been appointed as a King's Ambassador for Industrial Cadets.
The scheme supports young...
Kirkwood Timber Frame recruits trio of school leavers
THREE school leavers have taken on traineeships at Aberdeenshire-based timber frame specialist Kirkwood Timber Frame.
Cameron Forbes (18), Harrison Brodie (18), and Gabe Taylor (16),...
Growing Edinburgh roofing contractor appoints trainee surveyor
EDINBURGH-based Apex Roofing Contracts has announced it is strengthening its commitment to developing the next generation of construction professionals with the appointment of trainee...
SNIPEF and Warmur team up to deliver hydronics training in Scotland
SNIPEF has announced it is bringing the Hydronics Unlocked course to Scotland through a new partnership with Warmur, a provider of heating and energy...
UK Government announces £600m investment in construction training
THE UK Government has announced £600 million worth of investment to train up to 60,000 more construction workers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made the announcement ahead...
Impact report highlights need to close the ‘green skills gap’ in Scotland’s built environment
SUSTAINABUILD has unveiled its latest ‘Green Skills’ Impact Report, outlining insights and recommendations from its recent ministerial-led Assembly.
The Assembly, opened by Scotland's minister for...
Youngsters hosted at Fife event aiming to tackle lack of planners
LOCAL authority planners recently hosted 20 young planners from Scotland at an event in Glenrothes.
As part of the Scottish Government's national planning skills commitment...
Scottish schools pilot ‘pioneering’ roofing courses
THE City of Edinburgh Council, supported by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) and other industry partners including Education Scotland, the Scottish Qualifications...
SNIPEF and BPEC partnership tipped to strengthen apprenticeship pathway
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has signed a partnership agreement with the British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC) to rebrand the...
The Kingdom Group completes acquisition of construction training specialist
THE Kingdom Group has completed the acquisition of construction-related training courses and vocational qualifications specialist Competence Matters Ltd.
The senior leadership team at Competence Matters...
GBSS teams up with Tigers to help train next generation of construction workers
GBSS Civil Engineering has spoken of the collaborative relationship it has formed with Tigers Group, the training organisation for young people which is helping...
CITB launches Consensus process for 2026-29 levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Consensus process to assess sector support for its levy proposals.
Consensus is the process through which...
Robertson and Edinburgh College sign MOU to widen access to construction careers
ROBERTSON Group and Edinburgh College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as part of their ambitions to provide students with hands-on experience and...
UHI investment offers construction students space to grow
SOME 500 individuals are projected to be trained each year at UHI Inverness’ new Sustainable Construction Centre, the learning institute has revealed to Project...
Contractor seeks applications for trainee and apprentice roles following careers events
CLARK Contracts has opened applications for trainee and apprentice positions following the firm's 9th annual careers events.
Two events were held in Paisley and Edinburgh...
Scottish project will explore relationship between healthcare and built environment
A 'groundbreaking' initiative in Scotland will fund six PhD studentships to explore the relationship between healthcare and the built environment.
Thanks to funding from NHS...
Forth Valley College to deliver Scotland’s first drone training course
FORTH Valley College (FVC) is to become the first in the Scotland to deliver a drone training course.
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)...
