Construction and engineering students to be prioritised for on-campus learning return
THE dates for Scotland's gradual easing of lockdown have been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. With most construction sites remaining operational throughout the current...
Hospital project boosts construction trainees
THREE young ladies have gained valuable experience in the construction industry, working on the expansion and refurbishment of the first of seven operating theatres...
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...
Youngsters hail North Lanarkshire’s new Girls into Construction programme
A North Lanarkshire programme aimed at encouraging more girls to consider a career in construction has been hailed a success by local school pupils.
The Girls...
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...
Contractor commits to developing young roofers
A roofing contractor is on a mission to help ease skills shortages in the sector by committing to providing practical work experience for hundreds...
JHE and West Lothian College team up to offer work placement opportunities
LIVINGSTON-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE) has teamed up with West Lothian College to offer work placement opportunities to students.
The company, which specialises in electrical...
Contractor welcomes 13 new trade apprentices
CCG has officially welcomed 13 new trade apprentices into the business, bringing the total number employed to 44.
The contractor's annual intake was launched during...
New podcast explores reality of electrical apprenticeships
ELECTRICAL apprentices have revealed pranks and behind-the-scenes secrets in the first episode of a new podcast from the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT)...
Clark Contracts welcome 21 new trainees to academy
CLARK Contracts has announced it has welcomed 21 new trainees to its academy during the course of 2024, in a range of site and...
CABEC hailed for 25 years of inspiring Scotland’s next generation of construction talent
YOUNGSTERS have been recognised for their performanecs at the Construction and Built Environment Challenge (CABEC) Final in Edinburgh.
Run by the Scottish Electrical Training Charity...
New report highlights surge in women starting construction apprenticeships
NEW research has revealed that the number of women starting construction apprenticeships in the UK has risen dramatically in recent years.
A report from the...
Robertson praised for commitment to addressing skills shortages
ROBERTSON has been praised by the Scottish Government’s employability and training minister for its role in helping to address the skills gap currently engulfing the...
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...
‘Fast-track courses’ are no substitute for proper electrical training
THE head of trade association SELECT has warned against the rising trend of 'six-week wonders' trying to enter the electrical industry after taking short...
Bellway Homes launches new trainee manager scheme
A school leaver has become the first person to begin Bellway Homes’ new trainee manager scheme.
Morgan Lindsay began the programme whilst still attending Dalziel...
New guide aims to help tradespeople hire apprentices
A new guide which helps tradespeople understand how to hire apprentices has been launched by Screwfix.
The free booklet, which was developed with Skills Development Scotland,...
Construction course pays off for joinery apprentices
THREE female students who completed a construction pre-apprenticeship course at New College Lanarkshire have secured modern apprenticeships in joinery.
Hollie McArthur has been appointed as...
M&E specialist marks milestone year with new cohort of apprentices
MECHANICAL and electrical specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) is marking its 10-year anniversary by launching the firm's 2026 apprentice intake.
Operating across Scotland, the Glasgow-headquartered business has...
Taylor Wimpey showcases its young talent as National Apprentice Week gets underway
TAYLOR Wimpey Scotland is marking National Apprentice Week and Scottish Apprenticeship Week by showcasing some of its latest apprentices in a bid to attract...
