Apprentices brush up on skills as part of nationwide competition heat in Glasgow
A competitive event was recently held at the City of Glasgow College as part of a nationwide challenge for painting and decorating apprentices.
The Painting...
Scotland’s first immersive safety leadership training centre opens in Perth
SCOTLAND'S first immersive safety leadership training centre has been officially opened in Perth.
SSE's new £2.5 million Faskally Safety Leadership Centre will welcome 7,000 people...
More help for apprentices and adult trainees thanks to free SELECT learning resource
SELECT is continuing its mission to educate and inform electricians with another important free resource aimed at apprentices and adult trainees.
Scotland’s largest construction trade...
Landscape Academy to return to Scotland following successful debut
THE Landscape Academy is to return to Scotland after declaring its first training courses the country a 'huge success'.
Edinburgh-based St Andrews Timber & Building...
Construction management students visit ‘flagship’ Jordanhill Park site
THE site team at Cala Homes' (West) Jordanhill Park development, led by project director David Sutherland, recently welcomed students from Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU)...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies to host Landscape Academy training sessions
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it is hosting the Landscape Academy for two days at its Livingston branch this week.
The move...
Clark Contracts launches trainee recruitment drive following careers events
CLARK Contracts has opened applications for trainee and apprentice positions following its 8th annual careers event.
Held in the east and west of Scotland throughout...
Engineering firm launches returners programme to support STEM professionals following career break
PD&MS Group, a multi-disciplined engineering company, is to launch a new returners programme to help STEM professionals in Scotland who have had a career...
Contractor to host Edinburgh careers event to highlight available opportunities
CLARK Contracts has released details of its upcoming Edinburgh careers event on Wednesday March 27.
Following the success of the company's recent careers evening at...
SELECT skills specialist to become SECTT CEO
CONSTRUCTION sector skills specialist Fiona Harper is to take over the running of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), the approved training scheme for...
Construction industry must spread the message on apprentices
THE challenge of promoting the benefits of construction apprenticeships to appeal to a wider audience of potential new recruits requires a concerted effort from...
Fife invests in traditional construction skills
A new generation of skilled professionals with training in traditional construction crafts are preparing to support historic buildings across Fife.
As part of Inverkeithing’s heritage...
Urban Union formalises work experience commitment to City of Glasgow College students
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between regeneration specialist Urban Union and the City of Glasgow College to provide meaningful work experience for...
Female plumbing instructor aims to encourage more women to learn a trade
TO mark International Woman’s Day, City Building’s trainee plumbing instructor Jordan McKellar (28) has been reflecting on her journey within the construction industry and...
Building services provider confirms further apprentice intake
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced an intake of trade apprentices for the seventh year in a row.
Three apprentices will join the business...
Contractor shines a light on construction careers during Scottish Apprenticeship Week
AS part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, GRAHAM is highlighting its dedicated apprentice scheme through its GRAHAM Academy and the role it plays in nurturing...
Strong turnout at Paisley contractor’s annual careers evening
MORE than 140 people interested in construction traineeships or apprenticeships attended Clark Contracts' 8th annual careers evening at the firm's Paisley HQ.
The event was...
Award-winning Glenrothes roofing apprentice builds up skills and confidence
AN award-winning roofing apprentice has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by describing how his course has helped build work-ready skills and boosted his confidence.
Euan Forsyth,...
Value of apprenticeships highlighted at new Fife College campus
SCOTLAND'S minister for higher and further education, Graeme Dey MSP, kicked off Scottish Apprenticeship Week at Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus.
The minister met apprentices...
Engineering services provider extends programme to include graduate apprenticeships
EDWIN James Group has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in the next generation of talent by expanding its programme to include graduate apprenticeships.
The engineering...
