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...
Apprentices are ‘crucial asset’ in consultancy’s success
THOMAS & Adamson (T&A) is highlighting the benefits of its apprentice programme ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022, which runs from March 7-11.
The property...
Rearo teams up with Bridgeton charity to provide construction opportunities
BATHROOM and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has teamed up with Bridgeton-based employment charity First Steps Future Training to create work opportunities for underprivileged young...
New CPD courses focus on ‘recovery and transformation’ of construction sector
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has worked to develop a new suite of continuing professional development (CPD) modules centred around digital construction, net...
New scheme looks to boost construction worker numbers on islands
A new scheme has been launched in Orkney, Shetland, and the Western Isles in a bid to recruit and sustain suitably skilled construction employees.
The...
Contractor hails apprenticeship success at annual awards ceremony
MORRISON Construction has announced it is celebrating a 'landmark' period for apprenticeship successes across its north east business.
This year, Morrison Construction North East has...
CITB chief executive to leave role in September 2021
CITB has announced that chief executive Sarah Beale will leave the training body in September next year.
She has given notice of her resignation, having...
CITB business plan prioritises ‘core’ training and skills needs
CITB has published its 2021/22 business plan and revealed it is underpinned by supporting employers’ core skills and training needs and tackling long-term people and...
New survey launched to identify skills gaps in the finishes and interiors sector
THE Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has launched a new census questionnaire to assess the current status of the workforce and address skills shortage.
The...
Clark Contracts recruits 19 new trainees
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has revealed the business has welcomed 19 new employees to its academy throughout the course of 2022 in a range of...
Story graduates begin new chapter in their development
STORY Contracting has held its first quarterly graduate development day in Glasgow.
A workshop was attended by 17 graduates and trainees from across five divisions,...
Apprentices to benefit from equipment donation
A donation from a local security firm has resulted in enhanced training for Modern Apprentices at New College Lanarkshire.
Cumbernauld-based VWS Ltd has provided equipment to assist students...
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...
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)...
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...
New climate emergency training developed for construction firms
A climate emergency training course has been created by Keep Scotland Beautiful in collaboration with McLaughlin & Harvey, GRAHAM, McAleer & Rushe and Henry...
Energy Training Academy to upskill hundreds of Octopus engineers
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) is expecting to upskill around 300 Octopus Energy Group engineers in 2024 as part of a key training partnership...
Upgraded machinery at CITB construction college a ‘game-changer’ for apprentices
A collaboration between the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA), Scot JCB and CITB has resulted in the upgrade of machinery used for the Plant...
CITB hails impact of grant scheme as huge rise in payouts are revealed
THE CITB has revealed it has paid out over £5 million more in grants so far this financial year and supported nearly 700 more...
