CITB report hails ‘quick response’ to sector challenges
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed in its 2021-22 annual report that for the year ending 31 March 2022, the organisation invested...
Airtightness testing scheme helps builders adapt to new regulations
HOUSEBUILDERS grappling with new regulatory requirements to measure building airtightness can benefit from a new scheme that provides skills for the construction sector.
Elmhurst Energy...
Paisley contractor’s careers evening attracts over 100 attendees
MORE than 100 people attended a careers evening held by Clark Contracts at its head office in Paisley.
The event, held during Scottish Apprenticeship Week, gave...
Second programme launches for STEM returners
A return-to-work programme has been reopened for the second time with new opportunities in Glasgow.
Last year, Binnies, an RSK company, launched the STEM Returners...
More work required to help STEM professionals return following career breaks
A programme to help STEM professionals in Scotland return to work following a career break has been described as 'invaluable'.
STEM Returners facilitates paid programmes...
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...
Cumbernauld campus to host inaugural construction course
NEW College Lanarkshire has announced it will offer a course in construction for the first time at its Cumbernauld Campus.
The full-time course, which is...
SELECT skills specialist to become SECTT CEO
CONSTRUCTION sector skills specialist Fiona Harper is to take over the running of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), the approved training scheme for...
Scottish Labour leader visits construction training academy
ADVANCE Training Academy in Livingston was recently visited by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, the party's finance and economy spokesperson Daniel Johnson, and councillor...
Unlocking qualifications in lockdown
A cohort of construction site management professionals from CALA Homes used Scotland’s construction industry shutdown period as a means of career progression, in an...
Thumbs up for new solar PV and battery training course
THE Energy Training Academy has completed the delivery of its first flagship solar PV and battery training course, with participants said to be 'full...
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...
Award recognition for Airdrie firm with strong commitment to apprentices
AN Airdrie employer dedicated to providing opportunities to people from under-represented groups has been recognised at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.
Bell Decorating Group offers work...
Housebuilder commits to providing opportunities for youngsters in Scotland
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has announced it has committed to the Young Person’s Guarantee scheme, which provides opportunities for 16-24-year-olds in Scotland through jobs, apprenticeships,...
Maybole WW1 memorial earns apprentices top accolade
A team of Ayrshire apprentices have been recognised for their work in creating a poignant memorial for World War One soldiers.
The three Modern Apprentices...
GMG Energy puts safety first following sawmilling investment
NORTH of Scotland-based renewables and timber-processing business GMG Energy has revealed it has called in risk management and compliance experts to ensure best practice...
College reports record number of female engineering apprentices
FORTH Valley College (FVC) in Stirlingshire has recorded a record number of female engineering modern apprentices (MAs) for an academic year.
19 women have started...
Students get ‘fantastic’ site visit after ‘difficult’ lockdown
STUDENTS at Fife College have helped lay the foundations for their future careers following a successful site visit.
They visited the former Tullis Russell paper...
New careers service launches to tackle ‘chronic’ shortages in roofing and cladding sector
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the launch of a new careers service to help tackle 'chronic' skill shortages in the...
Perthshire contractor helps youngsters break into construction
PERTHSHIRE-based contractor Hadden Group has delivered a twelve-week employability programme to help local youngsters build bright futures for themselves.
The Route into: Construction programme was...
