New ‘academic’ card launched for engineers
A special card for engineers with degrees and other higher-level qualifications is being launched.
Engineering Services SKILLcard, which has over 64,000 card holders across the...
Unlocking qualifications in lockdown
A cohort of construction site management professionals from CALA Homes used Scotland’s construction industry shutdown period as a means of career progression, in an...
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...
New training guide launched to help tradespeople during lockdown
A new guide for tradespeople has been published, which provides training tips and practical business advice to help those who are out of work or...
Housebuilder launches new graduate programme
KEEPMOAT Homes has launched its first ever graduate scheme as it looks to find six new recruits.
The move is being driven by CEO Tim...
McTaggart Group looks to ‘kickstart’ careers of 55 youngsters
YOUNG people in the central belt are set to have the opportunity to participate in 'high quality' work experience with McTaggart Group.
It comes after...
UK’s first energy transition degree launched to ‘meet a need’
THE University of Aberdeen has launched the UK's first postgraduate degree programme in energy transition systems and technologies.
The university said the new course reinforces...
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...
Mentors sought to help young people in Moray gain skills and qualifications
MENTORS are being sought for a programme which helps young people in Moray to discover and develop their talents to increase their employment options.
The...
Aberdeen City Council launches training initiative as part of Covid recovery plans
AN initiative to increase employment opportunities in Aberdeen and the north-east has been launched by partners from across the region.
The project forms part of...
College launches new ‘virtual desktop’ for construction students
FIFE College has revealed it has introduced a new 'virtual desktop' to give construction students access to high spec software from home.
Built environment and...
CSCS registers qualification for ground gas sector professionals
A bespoke qualification for professionals operating in the ground gas sector has been registered for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).
The 'Level 4 NVQ Diploma...
New College Lanarkshire graduate triumphs in digital construction contest
AN architectural technology graduate representing New College Lanarkshire is celebrating after triumphing in a national competition for digital construction.
Pawel Kudosz won the Autodesk Digital...
CITB announces plans to expand apprenticeship support to all levy-registered employers
THE CITB has confirmed that all levy-registered construction employers will be eligible to benefit from an expanded apprenticeships support service.
The organisation currently offers employer...
Scottish Government unveils £25m apprenticeship support packages
THE Scottish Government has announced two new incentives to increase apprenticeships in the country.
In total, £25 million will be made available to boost apprenticeships...
Construction to benefit from £25m national transition training fund
CONSTRUCTION is amongst sectors set to benefit from support through the Scottish Government's £25 million national transition training fund.
The fund aims to support retraining...
Amey looks to boost career opportunities in Scotland
AMEY has revealed it is helping to tackle employment and training deficiencies in Scotland caused by the Covid-19 pandemic by providing work placements under the...
Project to recruit more construction assessors relaunched in Scotland
A project to train 100 new quality assessors for Scotland's construction industry has been relaunched.
The two-year project, driven by CITB and ESP, in partnership...
City Building welcomes 60 new apprentices
CITY Building has welcomed 60 new apprentices to the business with support from the Glasgow Guarantee.
This year's intake of new starts includes apprentice joiners,...
Scottish Government to open second phase of training fund to mitigate impact of Covid-19
THE second phase of a Scottish Government funding initiative to support the upskilling and reskilling of existing workforces is set to open.
The flexible workforce...
