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...
Scottish pupils receive mini-masterclasses in roof slating
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has commenced its 2023 programme of skills demonstrations in Scotland, following a history of demonstrations in conjunction...
CITB reports huge rise in young people seeking information about construction careers
NEW research from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that more young people are showing an interest in construction-related careers.
The training body...
Valley Group celebrates ‘standout’ apprentice
GLASGOW construction business Valley Group has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by paying tribute to the firm's first-year apprentice Griffin Nelson, who received the company's...
New funding announced to train energy efficiency professionals
NEW energy efficiency training funding has been made available for people in Scotland who have either lost their jobs or are at risk of...
CCG confirms 17 new apprentices for 2023
CONTRACTOR CCG has confirmed an intake of 17 new trade apprentices in 2023, taking the total number employed across the group of companies to...
Impact report highlights need to close the ‘green skills gap’ in Scotland’s built environment
SUSTAINABUILD has unveiled its latest ‘Green Skills’ Impact Report, outlining insights and recommendations from its recent ministerial-led Assembly.
The Assembly, opened by Scotland's minister for...
Subcontractor specialist announces record apprentice intake
THE Veitchi Group has confirmed its largest ever intake of apprentices, with 12 new recruits making up the Class of 2019.
The move follows the...
Repairs and maintenance organisation launches apprentice recruitment drive
INVERCLYDE-based repairs and maintenance organisation Home Fix Scotland (HFS) is recruiting for up to seven apprentices.
Prospective apprenticeships are being offered in joinery, electrical, plastering,...
Highland initiative offers new route into construction for youngsters
THE Highland Council has collaborated with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Banardo's Works to create a pathway for young people who are...
SNIPEF and Warmur team up to deliver hydronics training in Scotland
SNIPEF has announced it is bringing the Hydronics Unlocked course to Scotland through a new partnership with Warmur, a provider of heating and energy...
Work placements help youngsters prepare for construction careers
EIGHT senior pupils from Edinburgh secondary schools have taken their first steps in the construction industry after receiving extended work placements from Robertson Group.
The...
CCG looks to build futures with 2021 apprentice intake
CCG has confirmed its annual apprentice intake for 2021 will include two spaces aimed exclusively at people who were made redundant as a result...
University launches January start dates to boost skills development
HERIOT-WATT University has launched January start dates across a selection of its graduate apprenticeship programmes in a bid to aid key sectors boost skills...
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...
Highland firm secures funding to bring two apprentices on board
A Lochaber engineering and welding firm has taken on two new apprentices thanks to a Highland Council scheme.
NEWCo received funding for the two appointments...
Housebuilder in contention for two top awards
MCTAGGART Group has been shortlisted for two separate awards programmes. The Dalry-based company is a finalist in the Business in the Community category of...
CITB funding helps Lanark social enterprise benefit community
A social enterprise in Lanark that provides landscape solutions has benefited from CITB funding.
CCI Scotland is a landscape construction contractor, with all of its...
National Timber Group launches Scottish management development initiative
NATIONAL Timber Group (NTG) has announced the launch of a new management development programme to boost career paths within the group’s companies in Scotland.
The...
Fife College offers record number of engineering apprenticeship opportunities
FIFE College has offered over 130 engineering modern apprenticeship opportunities throughout the region for the 2023/24 academic year.
The number is a new record for...
