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...
Building services contractor hails success of in-house training programmes
ARC-Tech (Scotland) commercial director Alastair Graham has highlighted the importance of the firm's skills replenishment and development activities.
In just five years, the building services...
CSIC and SEPA to drive net zero ambitions in construction
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have signed a formal agreement to support a sustainable future for the...
Argyllshire student named Britain’s top plumbing apprentice
A recently qualified plumber from Argyllshire has been named as the 'Best Plumbing Apprentice' by British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC) at its annual Awards...
Glasgow construction firm earns royal seal of approval
PRINCE Charles has praised Glasgow construction firm City Building for its commitment to providing employment opportunities for a new generation of workers.
The firm's executive...
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...
UK Government looks to get prisoners into construction
THE UK Government is to launch a new prisoner education service to train up offenders in construction and other vocational skills.
It comes as Westminster...
Trade body welcomes increased diversity amongst apprentice plumbers
THE Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed it has seen 'markedly' increased diversity amongst its most recently recruited apprentice plumbers.
Alongside...
Balfour Beatty to create almost 600 new roles for young people across the UK
BALFOUR Beatty has announced its intention to increase the number of apprentices, graduates and trainees by around 60% compared to its 2021 intake.
The contractor's...
Scottish construction employers to play key role in apprenticeships review
SCOTTISH construction employers are being urged to come forward to help lead a review of apprenticeships in the industry to ensure skills and qualifications...
Innovative plumbing training solution shortlisted for industry award
SNIPEF (Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation) Training Services (STS), working as a task group with nine of Scotland’s colleges, has been shortlisted...
Digital construction students help NCL triumph at ‘skills Olympics’
NEW College Lanarkshire has retained its title as the best UK institution for skills provision after topping the medal leaderboard at a national 'skills...
Students to deliver outdoor classroom as part of major Glasgow project
STUDENTS in Glasgow have been involved in a community project as part of the £60 million investment in the new North East Hub Health...
New report outlines value of Graduate Apprenticeships in Scotland
NEW research has highlighted the value Scottish employers place on Graduate Apprenticeships (GAs).
Independent research body, the Edge Foundation, has published a report called Graduate...
Airdrie training specialist earns award recognition
MAGGIE Wright, whose business specialises in helping people achieve construction industry accreditations, has been crowned the Champion Business Award winner at hub South West’s...
Training minister launches green skills initiative with first hands-on construction workshop
A practical workshop of a 'pioneering' green skills programme has been hosted by Jamie Hepburn MSP at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC).
Low Carbon...
Students get ‘fantastic’ site visit after ‘difficult’ lockdown
STUDENTS at Fife College have helped lay the foundations for their future careers following a successful site visit.
They visited the former Tullis Russell paper...
Employers urged to have their say on plant standards review
CITB is urging employers to participate in a review of plant short duration training standards and grant support.
A review is being carried out by...
SNIPEF honours rising stars of the plumbing and heating sector
THE Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has honoured the industry's rising stars at the Best Apprentice Plumber awards.
The trade association rewarded...
Electrical apprentice and adult trainee intake in Scotland reaches 12-year high
THE number of new apprentices and adult trainees in Scotland's electrical sector has reached its highest figure for 12 years.
More than 800 people have...
