McLaughlin & Harvey invests in island apprenticeship scheme
COMHAIRLE nan Eilean Siar has welcomed an investment of £37,000 from McLaughlin & Harvey to support a shared apprenticeship programme in the constituency.
The firm...
CCG to recruit 16 trade apprentices in 2019
CCG has revealed it plans to take on at least 16 trade apprentices this year. The business will offer the new recruits a four-year...
Fife youngsters get paid internships at construction firm
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has provided three Fife youngsters with a paid, four-week internship over the summer alongside 18 months of mentoring.
It comes as...
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...
University of the Highlands and Islands extends civil engineering offering
INVERNESS College UHI has launched a new graduate apprenticeship in civil engineering at Honours Degree level.
Starting this September, the move comes after the University of...
Apprentice Committee launched at university campus project
APPRENTICES at the University of Glasgow kicked-off Scottish Apprenticeship Week with a visit from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Derek...
SNIPEF honours top apprentices in the plumbing and heating sector
THE top apprentices in the plumbing and heating sector have been recognised with the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) Best Apprentice...
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...
CR Smith and Fife College team up to launch fast-track joinery programme
CR Smith and Fife College have teamed up to launch a fast-track training scheme for joiners to help address demand for trade skills.
The programme...
CITB invests in courses to fill construction leadership and management ‘gaps’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that it has awarded contracts worth £10.5 million to four UK-wide training organisations which will provide...
Glasgow apprentices honoured at awards ceremony
CITY Building apprentices were honoured at the Glasgow firm's annual Apprentice Awards ceremony, held in the City Chambers.
More than 80 apprentices were shortlisted across a...
Applications open for built environment scholarship funding
APPLICATIONS are open for Built Environment – Smarter Transformation's (BE-ST) Accelerate to Zero Postgraduate Scholarship Fund.
The organisation is funding postgraduate students who can 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...
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...
Construction charity backs new programme to help ex-offenders enter roofing sector
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is pioneering a programme which aims to help reintegrate prisoners into the workforce and help alleviate sector skills gaps.
The...
Firms urged to embrace upcoming Scottish Apprenticeship Week
THOMAS & Adamson (T&A) is encouraging businesses to follow in its footsteps and 'embrace' apprenticeship programmes across Scotland.
It comes as schools, colleges, employers, career...
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...
Edinburgh Napier to establish new technology lab
EDINBURGH Napier University has been granted equipment and software by California-based Trimble to establish a new technology lab for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC).
The...
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...
Charitable trust offers ‘lifeline’ to apprentices made redundant due to Covid-19
APPRENTICES made redundant due to Covid-19 are being offered a lifeline by an industry-focused charitable trust backed by one of Scotland’s largest trade associations.
The...
