JLL graduates rise to the challenge
FOUR JLL Scotland graduates have qualified as chartered surveyors. Conor Docherty, Jan Dunsire, Ally Stang and Matthew Hannah have all passed their RICS Assessment...
Female joinery apprentices make history at New College Lanarkshire
THREE young women have become the first female joinery apprentices to start Modern Apprenticeship training at New College Lanarkshire.
Hollie McArthur, Sarah Healy and Helena Montague...
PERI formwork and scaffolding courses eligible for funding from CITB
PERI has announced its training courses will be heavily subsidised from September for levy-registered employers in the construction sector across London, with many other...
New ‘academic’ card launched for engineers
A special card for engineers with degrees and other higher-level qualifications is being launched.
Engineering Services SKILLcard, which has over 64,000 card holders across the...
Warning that apprenticeships are at risk amidst national wage increases
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has warned that the sustainability of plumbing and heating apprenticeships is at 'growing risk'.
The warning...
Morgan Sindall and tigers team up to highlight Scottish apprenticeships
MORGAN Sindall has teamed up with training provider tigers to raise awareness of apprenticeships during Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
Since launching in August last year, Morgan Sindall...
Engineering Development Trust extends skills partnership
THE Engineering Development Trust (EDT) has extended its skills partnership with SSEN Transmission to deliver STEM education to young people across Scotland for a...
Glasgow trainees highlight benefit of construction apprenticeships
TO mark National Apprenticeship Week, Miller Homes has highlighted two of the firm's trainees currently operating in the west of Scotland.
Emily McNeice (20) and...
CITB vows to support training and address key challenges in Scotland
THE CITB has revealed that supporting construction businesses while ensuring new recruits are welcomed into the industry are the key goals of the organisation's...
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...
China partnership sees UHI celebrate 363 construction and engineering graduates
THE University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is celebrating the graduation of 363 construction and engineering students at its partner institutions in China.
The...
McTaggart Group looks to ‘kickstart’ careers of 55 youngsters
YOUNG people in the central belt are set to have the opportunity to participate in 'high quality' work experience with McTaggart Group.
It comes after...
Urban Union gives students hands-on construction experience
STUDENTS from the City of Glasgow College have received hands-on experience in the construction industry thanks to a new programme from Urban Union and...
Prison programme aimed at tackling construction skills gaps expanded to Barlinnie
A prison initiative aimed at reducing reoffending and addressing the construction skills shortage, led by Amey and Scottish Prison Service (SPS), has been expanded...
Dougall Baillie Associates takes on more graduate apprentices
DOUGALL Baillie Associates (DBA) is continuing its development of graduate apprenticeships with a further intake for the coming academic year.
The East Kilbride-based firm has...
Exploring alternative pathways into construction employment for a sustainable workforce
Ian Hughes, engagement director Scotland, CITB, tells Project Scotland why the construction skills system must be ‘fit for purpose’ to achieve ambitious plans
THE construction...
University of Highlands and Islands archaeology course marks major milestone
THE University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is celebrating a milestone with more than 100 students having now studied its archaeology and local...
Paisley construction firm workers learn life-saving CPR skills
15 JR Group employees have received CPR training from the British Heart Foundation to ensure they are equipped with life-saving skills.
The charity offered...
CK Contracts’ skills academy delivers full-time jobs for North Ayrshire residents
CK Contracts has created 10 full-time jobs through its inaugural skills academy in North Ayrshire - tackling local unemployment while addressing skills shortages in...
Engineering consultancy helps trainees build careers
HARLEY Haddow has revealed how a supportive apprenticeship programme has 'supercharged' the careers of eight young people in the engineering industry.
The consultancy, which has...
