Housebuilder commits to providing opportunities for youngsters in Scotland
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has announced it has committed to the Young Person’s Guarantee scheme, which provides opportunities for 16-24-year-olds in Scotland through jobs, apprenticeships,...
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...
Edinburgh Napier University’s expanded facility tipped to help next generation excel in construction
THE expansion of a technology facility at Edinburgh Napier University has been tipped to give the next generation of engineering and construction leaders 'every...
GRAHAM reinforces commitment to Scotland’s next generation of construction workers
GRAHAM has pledged to support Scottish youngsters in establishing a career in construction.
The firm has joined the Young Person's Guarantee (YPG). The £60 million...
Why construction must investigate alternative paths to entry to address skills shortages
By Emma Dickson, technical director at Arcadis and industry co-chair of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum’s Skills and Workforce sub group.
Employers in the construction...
North Lanarkshire Council looks to give pupils ‘head start’ with construction firm partnership
MORGAN Sindall has given senior secondary school pupils in North Lanarkshire an insight into civil engineering and construction management in a series of engagement...
Contractor commits to developing young roofers
A roofing contractor is on a mission to help ease skills shortages in the sector by committing to providing practical work experience for hundreds...
Modern apprentice encourages others to earn while they learn
A Greenock student has hailed the impact of Modern Apprentices in helping young people get a head start in the workplace.
Eva Anderson (18) is...
CITB confirms Scottish investment to attract and retain new workers
CITB has announced it is investing £3 million into Scottish construction to support people at the beginning of their careers and increase job retention.
The...
Employability programme boosts futures of Glasgow young people
A community group in Glasgow's east end has helped more than 200 people advance to further training, education or employment over the past year,...
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...
Training commitment required to meet Scottish construction’s net zero goals
A new report commissioned by Housing, Construction & Infrastructure (HCI) Skills Gateway has identified training as the main 'barrier' to achieving net zero across...
‘First of its kind’ apprenticeship aims to help future-proof engineering and manufacturing sectors
SCOTLAND'S major engineering and manufacturing sector has developed a new apprenticeship providing skills in emerging technologies, designed to provide the attributes necessary to prosper...
New skills portal launched to boost career opportunities in Scotland’s built environment
A new guide to courses and training available within Scotland’s construction industry has been launched by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF).
Officially known as...
Glasgow construction business recognised for developing its young workforce
SCOTLAND'S skills and training minister has visited City Building to present the Glasgow business with an accolade for developing its young workforce.
City Building is...
Scottish employers urged to help shape future of engineering apprenticeships
SCOTTISH apprenticeships across the engineering sector are being 'reviewed and refreshed' to meet the needs of employers, employees and the industry generally.
A new employer-led...
Construction academy launches in Edinburgh to prepare youngsters for careers in sector
THE City of Edinburgh Council has launched a new skills academy to prepare young people for a career in the construction industry.
It comes as...
Scots pupils rise to new drones in construction activity challenge
PUPILS from a school in Uddingston are among the first in Scotland to try Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) new Drones in Construction activity.
Designed in...
Hardies awarded Investors in People Platinum Accreditation status
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced it has secured Investors in People Platinum Accreditation and Young Investors in People Gold Accreditation.
The Platinum Accreditation...
New College Lanarkshire graduates to compete at global skills event
TWO graduates of New College Lanarkshire have been selected to compete at WorldSkills Shanghai 2022.
Mona Nawaz and Lewis Batchelor are part of the 39-strong...
