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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...

College students see housebuilding process in action at Jackton site

THE site team at Cala Homes (West's) Jackton development recently welcomed students from South Lanarkshire College (SLC) to see the housebuilding process in action. Seven...

BESA promotes apprenticeship opportunities through ‘Future Skills’ pledge

THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has urged employers to take advantage of the campaign created by this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week to address...

Keepmoat commits to developing young talent across Scotland

AT the start of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, housebuilder Keepmoat has announced its commitment to developing young people and creating career opportunities via its apprenticeships...

Apprenticeship experiences go beyond what I thought would be possible

To mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Tyler Buchan, graduate apprentice at Space Solutions, shares his insights into his current role I have been an apprentice project...

Electrical bodies highlight green skills and urge others to show net zero commitment

SELECT, the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) have released a new video ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship...

Expanding Edinburgh building firm takes on first apprentice

EDINBURGH-based building firm The Garage Conversion Company has launched the initial phase of a planned programme of growth with the recruitment of its first...

Falkirk pupils learn about technology as part of local restoration project

AROUND 80 pupils from Larbert and St Mungo's High Schools are learning how new technology is preserving local heritage. The pupils are working in a...

Colleagues pay tribute as Anne Galbraith prepares to retire from SECTT

COLLEAGUES from across the electrical sector have paid tribute to Anne Galbraith, who is stepping down as chief executive of the Scottish Electrical Charitable...