CITB makes funding available for ‘big picture ideas’ to tackle skills challenges
THE CITB is offering up to £500,000 in funding for ideas that could have a positive impact on the construction industry.
The Industry Impact Fund...
Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year winners announced
THREE of Scotland’s brightest plumbing apprentices were awarded the title of Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year at Glasgow Clyde College.
Finlay John Macaulay from...
Jacobs ramps up support for people looking to restart careers
JACOBS is stepping up its collaboration with STEM Returners to support people restarting their careers after a break.
STEM Returners - which focuses on careers...
Ideal Heating expands with new Scottish training facility
IDEAL Heating has unveiled a dedicated training facility in Dalkeith as the business looks to expand support to installers.
The facility is located within The...
North east civils firms join forces to boost apprenticeship opportunities
A number of civil engineering contractors in Scotland’s north east have collaborated to transform opportunities for would-be construction apprentices in the region.
When Rachel O’Donnell...
Youngsters secure permanent roles after impressing on bridge project
LOCAL school pupils have hailed the 'brilliant experience' of being given work placements on the £16.9 million installation of a new 5,000-tonne bridge in...
Top Scottish plumbing apprentices embark on skills challenge
SCOTLAND'S most promising plumbing apprentices will showcase their skills in a competition for the title of Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year.
The event, organised...
City of Edinburgh Council launches major housing services recruitment drive
A recruitment drive has been launched by the City of Edinburgh Council in a bid to hire over 80 recruits in its housing service.
Adverts...
Retrofit Academy marks milestone after enrolling 5,000th learner
THE Retrofit Academy is celebrating a major milestone after announcing it has successfully enrolled over 5,000 learners to its range of retrofit training courses.
Trained...
Housebuilder hosts day of workshops at Prestonpans school
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland's young persons' forum recently held a day of workshops for S3 students at Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans.
The workshops...
Edinburgh College gearing up for SkillBuild 2023 regional heats
EDINBURGH College is gearing up to host students and apprentices from across Scotland for the SkillBuild 2023 regional heat competition.
SkillBuild is delivered by the...
Scottish space firm launches its largest internship programme to date
ORBEX, the Moray-based spaceflight company, is planning to launch its biggest internship programme to date.
The programme aims to welcome up to 12 new interns...
Timber specialist partners with college to deliver training
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has partnered with West Herts College to offer an apprenticeship programme in support of the next generation of talent in...
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)...
New regional training programme launches to up-skill applicators
SAINT-Gobain Weber has announced the launch of a new regional training programme designed to up-skill applicators across the UK.
Working in conjunction with its partner...
Paisley contractor launches new training app for staff
THE JR Group is launching a new online training app, which will deliver 'bite-size' training modules for staff covering health, safety, environmental, quality and...
Students set for annual construction skills competition
AROUND 1,000 students from across the UK are preparing to compete in the annual SkillBuild 2023 regional qualifiers.
SkillBuild is delivered by the Construction Industry...
International renewables graduate urges others to consider career in Scotland
A graduate project manager from Punjab has urged other young people to consider a career in Scotland's renewables sector.
Vasu Sharma, of Edinburgh-based onshore wind...
Ayrshire exhaust ventilation specialist ramps up training offering
AN Ayrshire company which said it achieved 'stellar' growth after reducing energy use in manufacturing and protecting workforce health is now focusing on its...
Glasgow construction firm begins process to recruit 55 craft trade apprentices
GLASGOW-based construction business City Building has opened applications for its 2023 apprentice intake - with 55 craft trade positions up for grabs.
The firm currently...
