CITB urges Scottish construction firms to pursue apprenticeship grants
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is calling for Scottish construction companies to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.
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CITB reports increase in women starting construction apprenticeships
A new report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed a 67% increase in women starting construction apprenticeships since 2018.
The ‘Construction Apprenticeships...
SIG Roofing supports apprentice championships
SIG Roofing will be contributing products to National Federation of Roofing Contractors for the annual CITB SkillBuild competition.
Travis Perkins to provide more traineeships
Travis Perkins has partnered with Eastleigh College to provide traineeship opportunities for learners and help more young people into work.
The search is on for the 2021 BMI Apprentice of the...
This year’s BMI Apprentice of the Year competition opens on 1 September and welcomes all those recognised as an apprentice by their employer, or those working towards qualified status.
Metal roof coatings – one coat or two?
Steve Cookson, technical director of HD Sharman explains why the company insists on its roof coatings being applied in two coats
Roofing Apprentice of the Year: final call for entries
Deadline for entry is Friday 4th May
Making apprenticeships work in the roofing industry
In a new apprenticeships series, Sue Husband, director of the National Apprenticeship Service discusses the benefits of hiring an apprentice and what her organisation is doing to encourage more employers to take on new talent.