JR Training Services welcomes trainees from across Scotland for inaugural course
JR Training Services has marked the launch of a new programme of training provision offered by the firm.
The company welcomed 16 delegates to participate...
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...
Kingdom Housing Association secures landmark IiYP platinum accreditation
KINGDOM Housing Association has revealed it has become the first housing association in the UK to achieve the Investors in Young People (IiYP) platinum...
University to launch ‘unrivalled’ centre focused on health and safety
THE University of Strathclyde is to launch a new centre focused on education, research, and professional development in health and safety.
The move is designed...
The future of construction lies in developing the right talent
By Graham Mercer, MD of Rearo, which specialises in the manufacture and supply of bathroom and kitchen surfaces for UK trade and retail markets
As...
Scottish plumbing workforce urged to help shape apprenticeship
SKILLS Development Scotland (SDS) and the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) have launched a consultation with employees to help develop the...
Fife College built environment students develop business skills
BUILT environment students at Fife College recently had the opportunity to develop core elements of business skills beyond their chosen career paths.
The opportunity came...
Building better futures
Gary Moug visits Constructionarium Scotland, where the nation’s construction students get a vital opportunity to put theory into practice
A cold, muddy construction site in...
Clark employees celebrate triple graduation success
CLARK Contracts has announced that three of its employees have graduated with BSc Honours degrees from Glasgow Caledonian University’s School of Engineering and the...
Urban Union launches direct apprenticeship programme
URBAN Union has announced its first direct apprenticeship programme, welcoming two new apprentices for a total of 12 weeks.
Jimmy Callaghan (17) and Jake Clark...
110 roles could go as CITB begins consultation with employees
CITB has started a formal consultation with trade unions and employee representatives in a process which could see the reduction of 110 roles and the...
Kickstart scheme helps 120,000 youngsters find work during pandemic
MORE than 120,000 job opportunities for 16 to 24-year-olds have now been created through the UK Government's Kickstart scheme.
The initiative is designed to help...
CITB looks for senior construction figure to help shape future skills in Scotland
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it has a Nation Council chair vacancy for Scotland.
The organisation revealed it is looking for a...
UK Government looks to streamline apprenticeship levy system
LARGE firms will be able to 'easily' pledge funds to smaller firms through a new UK Government scheme, in a move which Westminster said...
Award win shines spotlight on fast track apprenticeship programme
STEWART Milne Group is celebrating after being honoured with an innovation award for its approach to tackling skills shortages in the construction industry.
Trade body...
Raising awareness of apprenticeships is ‘key’ to tackling youth unemployment in Scotland
NEW research has revealed that increasing awareness of apprenticeship schemes could hold the key to tackling youth unemployment in Scotland.
To coincide with Scottish Apprenticeship...
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...
Glasgow firm adds new recruits to apprenticeship programme
GLASGOW-based commercial and domestic electrical specialist A Alexander Group has announced the appointment of four new electrical apprentices.
Bailey McCartney, Tony Crawford, Lucas McShane and...
SkillBuild 2022 winners announced following Edinburgh finals
THE winners of the SkillBuild National Finals 2022 have been announced, after almost 80 construction trainees competed over three days at the ‘skills Olympics’.
Delivered...
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...
