Builders back rise in grant funding for apprenticeships
SCOTTISH builders have backed a funding boost announcement for construction apprenticeships.
The Scottish Building Federation has welcomed the news that from April 1, the Construction Industry...
CITB business plan aims to tackle ‘Big Six’ construction skills challenges
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has outlined plans to tackle what it describes as the ‘Big Six’ skills challenges facing the sector.
Based on...
“Healthy” intake of electrician apprentices revealed
OVER 700 young people have signed up for the latest intake of electrician apprentices, trade body SELECT has announced.
The youngsters have signed up for...
Collaborative working delivers training boost
STEWART Milne Group and W M Donald have teamed up to support modern apprenticeships in the construction industry.
Stewart Milne has added six new apprentices...
Scottish university students urged to push the boundaries on housebuilding
STUDENTS from Heriot-Watt University have been designing their homes of the future after teaming up with CALA Homes on a new initiative.
The CALA Student...
Contractor earns recognition for work with young trainees
BUILDING contractor McDermott Group is celebrating after picking up the Best Newcomer accolade at the Action for Children Scotland’s Employability Awards.
Earlier this year, McDermott...
Glasgow venue to host construction summit
CITY of Glasgow College is to host a National Construction Skills & Innovation Summit.
The event, to be held on Tuesday April 30, will include...
Barratt’s search for an apprentice continues
Leading housebuilder Barratt Homes are continuing their award winning Barratt Academy apprenticeship programme with the recruitment of eight young apprentices this autumn.
The eight young...
College reports record number of female engineering apprentices
FORTH Valley College (FVC) in Stirlingshire has recorded a record number of female engineering modern apprentices (MAs) for an academic year.
19 women have started...
Glasgow apprentices honoured at awards ceremony
CITY Building apprentices were honoured at the Glasgow firm's annual Apprentice Awards ceremony, held in the City Chambers.
More than 80 apprentices were shortlisted across a...
Lanarkshire architecture students complete industry placements
ARCHITECTURAL technology students from New College Lanarkshire (NCL) have successfully completed work placements across Scotland’s central belt.
In news that bodes well for the sector’s...
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre launches future skills strategy
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has unveiled its Future Skills Strategy with the aim of helping to inspire future generations of construction workers.
Building on...
FMB calls for more apprentices to ‘turbocharge’ sector’s recovery
CONSTRUCTION apprenticeships are needed to 'turbocharge' economic recovery, according to a study by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
The FMB’s report Trading Up looks...
Scottish Government to open second phase of training fund to mitigate impact of Covid-19
THE second phase of a Scottish Government funding initiative to support the upskilling and reskilling of existing workforces is set to open.
The flexible workforce...
Network Rail opens apprenticeship scheme as £4bn investment in Scotland continues
NETWORK Rail has opened its engineering apprenticeship programme with roles available in the Highlands.
It comes midway through a £4 billion investment by the organisation...
Trade body backs ‘surge’ in youngsters considering alternative career paths
THE Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has welcomed the 'surge' in interest from school leavers in careers in the plumbing and...
Employers urged to have their say on plant standards review
CITB is urging employers to participate in a review of plant short duration training standards and grant support.
A review is being carried out by...
Glasgow trainees highlight benefit of construction apprenticeships
TO mark National Apprenticeship Week, Miller Homes has highlighted two of the firm's trainees currently operating in the west of Scotland.
Emily McNeice (20) and...
Graduate apprenticeships have key role to play in Scotland’s economy
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By Jen Henderson, head of talent partnerships at Heriot-Watt University
Graduate Apprenticeships are a key way to develop and retain skills and talent for business...
GRAHAM reinforces commitment to Scotland’s next generation of construction workers
GRAHAM has pledged to support Scottish youngsters in establishing a career in construction.
The firm has joined the Young Person's Guarantee (YPG). The £60 million...
