Robertson recognised for commitment to young workers
ROBERTSON Group's work on youth employment and development in Dundee has been recognised with the awarding of 'Friends of Helm' status.
Employability group Helm Training...
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...
Low carbon construction course launches to bridge skills gap
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) is launching a new course designed to train for the current and future skills and competencies needed to...
CITB report warns of ‘tangible societal consequences’ unless construction skills gap is addressed
A new report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that if the construction industry continues with the same approach, it will...
Glasgow training organisation to deliver post-Grenfell mandatory qualifications
GLASGOW-based training provider Share has announced it will deliver work across the UK as the deadline looms for mandatory qualifications introduced in response to...
FMB launches construction training academy to tackle skills shortages
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has launched a construction training academy aimed at addressing the sector's critical skills shortages.
In partnership with the Construction...
Hand Picked academies boost apprenticeship hopes for Forth Valley school leavers
FORTH Valley youngsters looking to kick-start their careers as apprentices recently participated in an employability course run by building services company FES in conjunction...
Apprentice intake helps CCG build for the future
OVER 10% of CCG's workforce is now made up of apprentices following the latest intake of young recruits.
16 new modern apprentices takes the total...
CITB programme helps over 1,500 apprentices join the industry in six months
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has hailed the impact of its New Entrant Support Team (NEST) initiative, after mid-year figures revealed it supported...
Pilot programme aims to improve wellbeing of construction workers
KELTBRAY Training has launched a trial to improve the wellbeing and communication of construction workers by exploring the relationship between the human mind and...
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...
New Glasgow apprenticeship to help protect city from climate change
GLASGOW City Council has announced that it is to employ 60 climate-ready environmental apprentices over the next three years.
The move comes as the local...
Kingdom Housing Association to support local apprenticeships
TWO new local apprenticeships have been created as part of Kingdom Housing Association's gas servicing and maintenance contracts.
Saltire Facilities Management and Gas Call Services...
Mobile heat pump training unit arrives in Shetland
SHETLAND Islands Council staff are among those benefiting from the visit of a fully-equipped mobile classroom delivering certified heat pump training in Lerwick.
A South...
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...
Army leavers urged to consider becoming construction trainers
INDIVIDUALS leaving the army are being urged to consider becoming trainers, assessors and building safety auditors.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) said that with...
Prisoners to be offered construction apprenticeships
PRISONERS are set to be able to apply for apprenticeship opportunities in vital industries such as construction and hospitality under a UK Government law...
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)...
Scottish nuclear site sings the praises of e-learning platform
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced that its award-winning e-learning platform has been hailed as a great example of industry collaboration...
Cruden recruits 27 new apprentices and trainees
CRUDEN Building Scotland has welcomed 27 new apprentices and trainees into the business.
Supporting the next generation of construction professionals, the company has recruited a...
