Contractor backs new course aimed at helping females into construction
GRAHAM Construction has announced it will support a new college course aimed at helping young females enter the construction industry.
The Female into Construction course,...
Over 200 attend Paisley firm’s careers evening
CLARK Contracts has announced that over 200 people interested in a traineeship or apprenticeship attended a careers evening staged at the firm's Paisley HQ.
Attendees...
Building contractor helps trainees break into construction
TEN young trainees from Glasgow and Inverclyde have received 18-month placements with building contractor McDermott Group.
Upon successful completion of the work placement and professional...
Hundreds attend Scottish Apprenticeship Week events
ROBERTSON Group said it welcomed hundreds of youngsters to events marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
The firm ran a series of activities including the Get into...
Training commitment is key to CCG’s future
CONSTRUCTION and manufacturing firm CCG is reaping the rewards of taking a proactive approach to training after having the foresight to see how skills...
Industry stakeholders urged to consider CITB board role
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has called for "influential" industry figures to apply to become a trustee of its board and help shape...
Student development gives youngsters a taste of construction careers
YOUNGSTERS from a Glasgow secondary school have received a tour of a student accommodation development in the city as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
Five pupils...
Construction firms mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week
GRAHAM Construction and St John’s Primary in Edinburgh have joined forces to encourage more youngsters to consider a career in construction to consider as...
Construction apprentice numbers rise in Scotland for seventh successive year
NEW research has shown that recruitment of Scottish construction apprentices has grown for the seventh year in a row.
Figures released by the Construction Industry Training...
Thousands of new workers needed to meet industry demands in Scotland
MORE than 10,000 new workers will be required in the Scottish construction sector over the next five years to meet demand, new research has...
CCG invests in the future with new trainee intake
CCG has announced a significant intake of new trainees for 2018 as part of the firm's commitment to new entrants.
The CCG Group has 600...
Robertson recognised for commitment to young workers
ROBERTSON Group's work on youth employment and development in Dundee has been recognised with the awarding of 'Friends of Helm' status.
Employability group Helm Training...
CITB calls on employers to take on ex-Carillion apprentices
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has called on construction employers to 'rally round' and take on apprentices of fallen construction giant Carillion.
The CITB...
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...
Work placements help youngsters prepare for construction careers
EIGHT senior pupils from Edinburgh secondary schools have taken their first steps in the construction industry after receiving extended work placements from Robertson Group.
The...
Pilot programme aims to improve wellbeing of construction workers
KELTBRAY Training has launched a trial to improve the wellbeing and communication of construction workers by exploring the relationship between the human mind and...
Partnership aims to provide hands-on experience to college students
GLASGOW Clyde College has launched the Bell Decorating Academy, in partnership with Bell Group, which will focus on supplementing the painting and decorating skills...
Construction sector urged to “get its house in order” over training
UNITE has called upon the UK construction sector to spell out its training plans to avoid a "calamitous" Brexit for the industry.
With fears growing...
JLL graduates rise to the challenge
FOUR JLL Scotland graduates have qualified as chartered surveyors. Conor Docherty, Jan Dunsire, Ally Stang and Matthew Hannah have all passed their RICS Assessment...
Keltbray shines a light on training investment
KELTBRAY Group has joined the 5% club, a movement of employers focused on promoting apprenticeships and other 'earn and learn' opportunities.
7% of Keltbray’s 1500...
