Construction apprentice discount card tipped to help attract new talent
CITY Access Scaffolding’s Kirsty Allan is spearheading a campaign with leading student discount provider, TOTUM, to ensure apprentices have direct access to the same...
Natural stone specialist launches new free CPD
NATURAL stone product specialist Tradstocks is launching a new CPD programme, designed to offer architects, landscape architects, developers, and other built environment professionals the...
CECA Scotland launches new strategy to tackle civil engineering labour shortage
CECA Scotland has launched a new strategy to tackle the civil engineering labour shortage and attract new talent to strengthen the sector's workforce for...
Robertson initiative helps youngsters prepare for the workplace
SCHOOL pupils in Stirling and Clackmannanshire have completed an initiative run by Robertson Group aimed at aiding young people in preparing for the workplace.
The...
Funding boost for Energy Transition Skills Hub in Aberdeen
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has awarded £400,000 to help deliver a dedicated Energy Transition Skills Hub (ETSH) in Aberdeen.
Plans for the...
CITB hails success of Employer Networks initiative
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its year-end figures for its Employer Networks initiative, which revealed a significant increase in learners being...
Bellway invites applicants for 2025 apprenticeship and graduate intake
BELLWAY Homes has announced it is inviting suitable candidates to apply for its 2025 apprenticeship and graduate intake in Scotland.
The housebuilder offers the two...
Prison officer receives royal recognition for joinery training
A Dumfries prison officer has been honoured for his work to train prisoners in joinery - allowing them to both contribute to the local...
jmarchitects helps reaffirm Ardrossan youngster’s architecture ambitions
AN Ardrossan Academy pupil with ambitions of becoming an architect has been given his first introduction to the profession thanks to a firm working...
Forth Valley College secures £250,000 in funding to attract next generation of engineers
FORTH Valley College has received a £259,000 funding boost from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) to help attract the next generation of...
Sustainable building products specialist launches CPD programme
ECOLOGICAL Building Systems has revealed its continuing professional development (CPD) programme for the year ahead.
The supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction's programme,...
CITB launches business plan for 2025-26
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its business plan for 2025-26, outlining the practical steps it will take to support the construction...
CITB hails impact of New Entrant Support Team programme
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its year-end figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST) - which shows the programme supported...
Trade bodies back proposed changes to apprenticeship funding ‘in principle’
SCOTLAND'S leading electrical training bodies have given an 'in principle' welcome to new Scottish Government proposals to change the way apprenticeships are funded and...
City Building apprentices launch fundraiser as 2025 applications open
A group of first-year apprentices from City Building have launched a fundraising campaign in support of Glasgow Women’s Aid, as they prepare to take...
Scots energy sector director appointed as King’s Ambassador
DAVID McKay, director of asset management and operations at SSEN Transmission, has been appointed as a King's Ambassador for Industrial Cadets.
The scheme supports young...
Kirkwood Timber Frame recruits trio of school leavers
THREE school leavers have taken on traineeships at Aberdeenshire-based timber frame specialist Kirkwood Timber Frame.
Cameron Forbes (18), Harrison Brodie (18), and Gabe Taylor (16),...
Growing Edinburgh roofing contractor appoints trainee surveyor
EDINBURGH-based Apex Roofing Contracts has announced it is strengthening its commitment to developing the next generation of construction professionals with the appointment of trainee...
SNIPEF and Warmur team up to deliver hydronics training in Scotland
SNIPEF has announced it is bringing the Hydronics Unlocked course to Scotland through a new partnership with Warmur, a provider of heating and energy...
UK Government announces £600m investment in construction training
THE UK Government has announced £600 million worth of investment to train up to 60,000 more construction workers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made the announcement ahead...
