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...
Contractor earns recognition for work with young trainees
BUILDING contractor McDermott Group is celebrating after picking up the Best Newcomer accolade at the Action for Children Scotland’s Employability Awards.
Earlier this year, McDermott...
Farrans launches application process for 2023 graduate and placement roles
CIVIL engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has launched its application process for its next intake of graduates and placements for 2023.
The company revealed...
New course to raise scaffolding awareness
A new one-day scaffolding awareness course is set to launch at a range of training centres across the UK later this year.
The course, which...
Scotland leading the way on construction apprenticeships
SCOTLAND is leading the way when it comes to construction apprenticeships, with numbers now exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
In an exclusive interview with Project Scotland, Construction...
Survey reveals construction jobs boost for Brits
A third of construction firms surveyed by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) expect to provide more jobs for British workers amidst the challenges...
Modern apprentice encourages others to earn while they learn
A Greenock student has hailed the impact of Modern Apprentices in helping young people get a head start in the workplace.
Eva Anderson (18) is...
Funding secured for 24 school pupils to begin training for careers in construction
ALEXANDER Community Development (ACD's) has secured funding from McLaughin & Harvey to provide 24 secondary school pupils with construction training.
The training will come in...
Apprenticeships at 14 slammed as ‘reckless, unworkable and deeply irresponsible’
THE Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has branded Scottish Conservative proposals to allow pupils to leave school at 14 for apprenticeships or college places...
Aberdeenshire plumber to represent UK at global skills competition
AN Aberdeenshire-based plumber is set to represent the UK at the WorldSkills Plumbing Finals in Germany next month.
Connor Cruden, who in 2020 completed his...
Fife College students embark on new construction careers
TWO Fife College students have started new careers in the construction industry after studying for an HND in quantity surveying.
Nicole King and Todd Fleming...
Colorado offers lifeline to young construction worker
LIVINGSTON-based Colorado Construction has stepped in to help a young construction worker carve out a career in the industry.
In March, West Lothian College sent...
CBRE Scotland welcomes new apprentices and graduates
CBRE has welcomed six new apprentices and graduates in Scotland as part of its Next Generation programme.
The initiative looks to support those embarking on...
Energy Training Academy to upskill hundreds of Octopus engineers
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) is expecting to upskill around 300 Octopus Energy Group engineers in 2024 as part of a key training partnership...
Businessman to invest £3 million in energy training centres to tackle skills shortages
EDINBURGH businessman Mark Glasgow plans to invest £3 million in the creation of energy training centres around Scotland to help combat skills shortages.
Construction is...
Trade body calls for ‘decisive and timely’ action on apprentice numbers
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that the year-on-year decline in construction apprenticeships threatens the UK’s ability to ‘build back better’ from Covid-19.
Responding...
Mulholland Contracts steps up apprentice recruitment plans
MULHOLLAND Contracts has announced plans to recruit 50 new staff members in the run up to the firm's 50th birthday celebrations in 2024.
Ahead of...
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...
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...
Coatbridge pupils receive insight into construction careers
PUPILS from St Andrew’s High in Coatbridge got a taste of what life is like in construction after touring CALA Homes' Jordanhill Park development recently.
The...
