‘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...
New facility could help attract next generation of scaffolders
A proposed new training facility in Paisley has the potential to be a game-changer for the Scottish construction industry.
That’s the view of Ronnie Charters,...
Kingdom Housing Association to support local apprenticeships
TWO new local apprenticeships have been created as part of Kingdom Housing Association's gas servicing and maintenance contracts.
Saltire Facilities Management and Gas Call Services...
Kingdom Works helps pave the way for careers in construction
KINGDOM Works, the employability project hosted by Kingdom Housing Association, has completed a construction academy training initiative.
The training was designed to up-skill and certify...
Edwin James Group opens new academy hub
ASSET engineering specialist Edwin James Group has launched a new purpose-built academy hub in Derbyshire and a range of new training courses. The hub...
GMG Energy puts safety first following sawmilling investment
NORTH of Scotland-based renewables and timber-processing business GMG Energy has revealed it has called in risk management and compliance experts to ensure best practice...
CITB shines spotlight on impact of grant scheme on smaller businesses
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that almost 14,000 businesses have been awarded grants in the past year, with over £77 million...
Building the future workforce
By Kirsty Connell-Skinner, programme manager | HCI Skills Gateway
Do you remember being young and experiencing something that shaped your career choices? Maybe you saw...
Paisley training centre plans designed to address construction skills shortages
JR Training Services has revealed plans to build a new training facility in Paisley to help tackle construction industry skills shortages.
Plans for the purpose-built...
Glasgow training firm employees take ownership of future
GLASGOW-based construction management training specialist Esteem Training has told Project Scotland that the recent switch to become an employee-owned enterprise will help preserve jobs...
Programme aims to help SMEs land public sector deals
EACH year the UK public sector tenders out £290 billion+ buying goods and services and is focused on increasing the SME share of this...
Repairs and maintenance organisation launches apprentice recruitment drive
INVERCLYDE-based repairs and maintenance organisation Home Fix Scotland (HFS) is recruiting for up to seven apprentices.
Prospective apprenticeships are being offered in joinery, electrical, plastering,...
Local firm’s construction workshop opens ‘endless opportunities’ for Orkney schoolkids
AN Orkney construction firm has brought building and engineering 'to life' for local primary school pupils through a practical, hands-on workshop.
Orkney Builders is currently...
