Energy Training Academy launches ‘landmark’ renewables course to help plug skills gap
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has announced plans to offer Scotland’s first direct route to becoming a low carbon heating engineer.
Working with accreditation body...
CITB launches its Strategic Plan for 2025-29
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025-29 as it outlines its approach to supporting the sector's skills and...
Construction apprenticeship pays off for housebuilder’s surveyor
TO mark the upcoming Scottish Apprenticeship Week (3-7 March), Miller Homes has highlighted Emily McNeice (23), who has completed her apprenticeship with the housebuilder's...
MHB Consultants and Story Contracting partner to develop next generation of engineers
MHB Consultants and Story Contracting have partnered to provide graduate engineers with first-hand experience in both design and construction.
As part of the initiative, MHB...
Plugging AI skills gaps ‘essential’ for future of shipbuilding sector
ADDRESSING anticipated skills shortages in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation has been described as 'essential' to the future of the shipbuilding sector, according...
Students given closer look at BE-ST retrofit
EDINBURGH Napier University (ENU) has hailed a visit for its students to the Built Environment - Smarter Transformation's (BE-ST) National Retrofit Centre as a...
Huws Gray backs next generation of tradespeople with tools donation
BUILDERS' merchant Huws Gray has revealed how it demonstrated its commitment to the next generation of tradespeople by donating kits of additional tools to...
Contractor to host careers evenings in Paisley and Edinburgh
CLARK Contracts will mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week by holding the firm's ninth annual careers evenings in Paisley and Edinburgh.
The events will explain the recruitment...
UHI Inverness secures location for new Sustainable Construction Centre
UHI Inverness has secured a location for its new Sustainable Construction Centre as part of its ambitious plans to expand its curriculum and campus...
Construction apprenticeships ‘need to triple to meet industry demand’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its latest Construction Apprenticeships: Opportunities. Challenges. Support report.
The publication draws on a range of research to...
Over half of UK adults would do an apprenticeship if starting their career again
51% of UK adults would choose to do an apprenticeship if starting their career again, new research from Network Rail has revealed.
The organisation surveyed...
Forres solar specialist champions apprenticeships to help tackle sector skills gaps
FORRES-headquartered AES Solar is marking National Apprenticeship Week by honouring the role of apprenticeships in helping to tackle the green skills shortage facing the...
Scottish students prospering on Jones Bros’ revamped apprenticeship scheme
TWO Scottish students have hailed Jones Bros' higher apprenticeship scheme as they reach the halfway point of the initiative.
The programme was revamped and relaunched...
New graduate programme aims to address lack of planners in Scotland
GRADUATES who are interested in careers in planning are set to be offered a new work and study opportunity in a bid to address...
Entries sought for SkillBuild 2025
REGISTRATIONS have opened for SkillBuild 2025, the UK-wide multi-trade skills competition delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
The competition sees the country's...
Heriot-Watt launches new architecture degree with focus on sustainability
EDINBURGH'S historic architecture and the modern architecture of Dubai are among the inspirations for a new master programme being launched by Heriot-Watt University.
The new...
Youngsters hail North Lanarkshire’s new Girls into Construction programme
A North Lanarkshire programme aimed at encouraging more girls to consider a career in construction has been hailed a success by local school pupils.
The Girls...
City Building apprentices pitch in to help Easterhouse Football Academy
APPRENTICES from Glasgow-based City Building have renovated FAREPlay Stepford interiors, the home of Easterhouse Football Academy.
The academy has more than 400 registered players and...
NFRC Scotland to expand education programme in 2025
FOLLOWING the success of in-school skills demonstrations in 2024, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Scotland has announced an expansion of its education programme...
Open Doors returns to show the benefits of a career in construction
THOSE interested in pursuing a career in construction can now register to attend Open Doors 2025, which returns from March 17-22.
The event is being...
