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Building services contractor celebrates apprenticeship recruitment

BUILDING services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has confirmed an intake of three new trade apprentices in 2023. The company was formed in 2016 and has since...

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...

Apprentices ‘crucial’ to improving sector’s diversity

SCOTTISH Apprenticeship Week can play a 'pivotal' role in helping the building services sector get to grips with skills shortages and lack of diversity,...

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...

First minister officially opens City Building’s new sustainable training college

FIRST minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened City Building’s new training college in Glasgow. The design features solar panels which will provide enough energy to...

‘Sexist and outdated’ stereotypes impact women entering plumbing sector

NEW research has cited 'sexist and outdated' stereotypes as the main barrier to women entering the plumbing sector. 39% of respondents gave that answer to...

Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus to provide major boost for local apprentices

FIFE College has delivered a boost for local apprentices following a pledge from construction partner Balfour Beatty to offer over 200 weeks of work...

Inverclyde Council celebrates record number of apprentices

A record number of modern apprentices have joined the ranks of Inverclyde Council in the past year. The local authority revealed it currently has 77...

Trainee creates Little Library for Paisley development

THIS Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Miller Homes has revealed plans for a community Little Library at its Hawkhead development in Paisley. The Little Library was created...

Edwin James Group exceeds apprenticeship target

EDWIN James Group has announced it has exceeded its target of expanding apprenticeships to 15% of the workforce and has announced new commitments to...

Young engineers highlight benefit of apprenticeships

THREE Harley Haddow apprentice engineers have marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the apprenticeships available to those interested in a career in engineering. Blair Harvey...

Training providers back call to unlock potential as Scottish Apprenticeship Week begins

SCOTLAND'S training providers have backed a call by Scottish Government minister Jamie Hepburn to unlock the potential of the nation’s young people and create...

Power of apprenticeships help to transform prospects for young people

AHEAD of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Stirling-based DGM Surfacing, part of the Akela Group, has highlighted the success of two young apprentices currently working within...

Next generation of women in construction celebrated at flagship Glasgow project

GRAHAM is shining a light on the 'invaluable' academic and workplace opportunities it provides to encourage people from non-traditional routes into construction. It comes ahead...

Firms urged to embrace upcoming Scottish Apprenticeship Week

THOMAS & Adamson (T&A) is encouraging businesses to follow in its footsteps and 'embrace' apprenticeship programmes across Scotland. It comes as schools, colleges, employers, career...

Orkney modern apprentice lauded for inspiring others

AN Orkney modern apprentice who helped build affordable homes for the islands and inspire other young workers has been shortlisted for a Scottish Apprenticeship. Conor...

Award recognition for Airdrie firm with strong commitment to apprentices

AN Airdrie employer dedicated to providing opportunities to people from under-represented groups has been recognised at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards. Bell Decorating Group offers work...

Training course looks to boost number of Shetland memorial masons

A training course is set to take place in April on undertaking memorial works to an industry standard within burial grounds in Shetland. The three-day...

Scottish Water launches largest ever apprenticeships drive

SCOTTISH Water has announced plans to recruit 60 apprentices from across the country. The utility company is launching its biggest ever drive for modern, technical...

CITB’s employer network pilot to offer ‘sector specific’ support

EMPLOYERS can now receive advice and support from sector specific networks, as part of the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) employer network pilot. The organisation...