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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
jmarchitects helps reaffirm Ardrossan youngster’s architecture ambitions
AN Ardrossan Academy pupil with ambitions of becoming an architect has been given his first introduction to the profession thanks to a firm working...
Experienced construction specialist marks graduation by urging other women to ‘follow their dreams’
AN experienced construction specialist - who has worked on some of the Middle East's biggest infrastructure projects - has urged women to follow their...
It’s now or never in quest to tackle skills shortages
Callum Mackintosh, director at Hi-skills, tells Project Scotland why the nation needs a Centre of Excellence for Skills, Safety and Innovation - and why...
Report highlights role of colleges in unlocking ‘hidden workforce’ for Scotland’s construction sector
A new report has highlighted the importance of Scottish colleges in unlocking a 'hidden workforce' for the construction industry.
Against a backdrop of funding cuts...
Scottish parents hold positive view of construction apprenticeships for their children
NEW research from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has revealed that construction tops Scottish parental preferences for their child’s career path and apprenticeships...
Clark Contracts adds to academy numbers
CLARK Contracts has significantly increased the number of work placements made available to students, after successes in progressing those previously on placement into full...
Paisley contractor’s careers evening attracts over 100 attendees
MORE than 100 people attended a careers evening held by Clark Contracts at its head office in Paisley.
The event, held during Scottish Apprenticeship Week, gave...
Scottish Government announces £10m funding to support apprentices
THE Scottish Government has announced £10 million in funding for a range of measures to recruit and retrain apprentices.
Fiona Hyslop, who announced the news,...
Mentors sought to help young people in Moray gain skills and qualifications
MENTORS are being sought for a programme which helps young people in Moray to discover and develop their talents to increase their employment options.
The...
