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Registration open for annual construction skills event

REGISTRATION is now open for SkillBuild 2023, the annual competition delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The event offers an opportunity for apprentices...

CITB to invest over £100m in training grants this year

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed it will invest more than £100 million in grants this year to help train construction workers. From...

Electrical apprentices discuss their progress in latest industry podcast

ELECTRICAL apprentices have again been revealing their behind-the-scenes secrets in the second episode of the new podcast from the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust...

Urban Union gives students hands-on construction experience

STUDENTS from the City of Glasgow College have received hands-on experience in the construction industry thanks to a new programme from Urban Union and...

Scottish employers ‘becoming more open-minded’ when it comes to recruitment

NEW research from Hays has revealed that 39% of employers in Scotland say it is no longer important to them that a job applicant...

New investment tipped to boost offsite construction

OFFSITE construction is said to be going 'mainstream' after CITB agreed a £1.2 million funding package for two projects. The initiatives, led by the Construction Scotland...

Scottish organisations hail apprenticeship opportunities

STEWART Milne Group has marked Apprenticeship Week by reporting that apprentices now account for almost 5% of its workforce. The housebuilder and timber systems manufacturer...

Industry unites to promote fire sector skills

SELECT has revealed it helped to shape a new occupational qualification structure by the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) industry that will lead...

Arco unveils new safety training centre in Linlithgow

SAFETY specialist Arco has opened a new safety centre in Linlithgow, described as providing delegates with 'realistic, practical training' that simulates real-life hazards. The centre offers...

Robert Gordon University to offer over 200 graduate apprenticeship opportunities

ROBERT Gordon University (RGU) has announced it is to offer over 200 fully-funded graduate apprenticeship opportunities for entry in 2021. The Aberdeen university confirmed that...

CITB earns sector backing for levy proposals

CITB has announced that construction employers have backed its levy proposals to support skills and training by way of the consensus process. 66% of the...

Scottish electricians honoured at apprentice awards

TWO young electricians have been honoured at the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year awards, sponsored by Edmundson Electrical. Cameron Wood was...

CITB seeks industry leaders for board trustee role

THE Construction Industry Training board (CITB) is seeking industry leaders to join its board. Those taking on the voluntary positions will help shape the future...

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...

Fast-track joinery training programme launched for second year

CR Smith and Fife College have joined forces to run a 'pioneering' fast-track training programme for would-be joiners for a second successive year. Last year's...

Over 120 Edinburgh school kids to attend construction events

OVER 120 Edinburgh school pupils are set to attend two upcoming construction events as part of the Scottish Careers Week. The events, at Royston Wardieburn...

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...

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...

BE-ST appoints new stakeholder engagement team with focus on skills

BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced the appointment of a new stakeholder engagement team, co-headed by Danielle Miller and Kirsty Duncan. The team...

SELECT launches new EV charge points training courses

TRADE body SELECT has responded to growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charge points by launching its first installation training course. Developed after consultation with...