Aberdeenshire plumber to represent UK at global skills competition
AN Aberdeenshire-based plumber is set to represent the UK at the WorldSkills Plumbing Finals in Germany next month.
Connor Cruden, who in 2020 completed his...
Apprentices hailed as a ‘credit to Fife’ after being recognised nationally
FIFE Council has hailed two of its building services apprentices after they were recognised at the APSE Housing and Building Maintenance Awards 2022.
Held as...
Milngavie pupils excel during two-month construction programme
PUPILS at Douglas Academy in Milngavie have taken part in a dedicated construction and property programme.
Designed to highlight how young people can pursue a...
Electrical sector welcomes ‘exceptional’ year for apprenticeship numbers in Scotland
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) have hailed an 'exceptional' year for electrical apprenticeships in Scotland.
The number of new...
Energy Training Academy adds to senior management team
AN education centre looking to 'disrupt' Scotland's energy sector has appointed former Bauer Media sales chief Jak Carlin to its board.
Mr Carlin brings a...
Aspiring footballer who suffered brain injury builds new career in construction
AN aspiring footballer who almost died following a head injury sustained on the pitch is constructing a new future as a City Building apprentice.
Mitchell...
Fife pupils get a taste of traditional construction skills
PUPILS at Inverkeithing school recently had the opportunity to take part in traditional construction skills sessions.
Thanks to Fife Council’s Inverkeithing Heritage Regeneration project, co-funded...
Workplace initiatives lead to factory jobs in Fife
CR Smith welcomed seven new recruits to its manufacturing plant in Fife this summer, who all joined through cross-industry jobs initiatives that support people...
Sector feedback sought on new engineering apprenticeship
VIEWS are being sought across Scotland’s engineering sector to help support the development of a new apprenticeship to meet sector skills needs.
The design and...
Refugees set to boost sector workforce after securing certifications
REFUGEES in Dundee have been hailed after they successfully completed the Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Safety, Health, and Environment for Construction Workers course.
It...
Historic Environment Scotland ramps up traditional skills training
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has announced it is increasing delivery of traditional skills training to support a green recovery.
HES and Forth Valley College are...
Fife youngsters get paid internships at construction firm
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has provided three Fife youngsters with a paid, four-week internship over the summer alongside 18 months of mentoring.
It comes as...
Modern training facility will help tackle sector skills gaps and build bright future for...
CITY Building, which prides itself on being Scotland’s largest employer of apprentices, is opening a new state-of-the-art training college in Glasgow, featuring a raft...
NFRC marks ten years of traditional skills workshops in Scotland
NFRC Scotland is celebrating ten years of promoting traditional skills and roofing careers.
In recent weeks, the organisation has taken part in the Edinburgh Traditional...
CITB to fund mental health training to support construction apprentices
THE Construction industry training board (CITB) is investing £90,000 to fund a pilot scheme which will provide mental health support for apprentices from the...
There’s ‘never been a better time’ for plant owners to take on an apprentice
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has urged plant owners to consider taking on an apprentice to help secure the future of the industry.
The...
Construction assessor recruitment drive hailed a ‘real success’ in Scotland
A recruitment campaign which set out to train high-quality assessors for Scotland's construction industry has been hailed as playing a 'vital role' in economic...
CITB unveils new leadership and management short courses
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a new development opportunity for employers wishing to improve leadership and management skills across their business.
11...
Farrans launches application process for 2023 graduate and placement roles
CIVIL engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has launched its application process for its next intake of graduates and placements for 2023.
The company revealed...
Ayrshire engineering firm outlines commitment to developing future workforce
A North Ayrshire family-run engineering firm has announced it has recruited a second graduate apprentice as part of its commitment to developing young talent.
Burnhouse...
