Neil Braidwood shines a light on the students and decorating centres from all over Scotland that are getting stuck in and helping charities in need of some help.
Apprentice Award
Markel Direct, the specialist tradespeople insurer, has announced the launch of The Nation’s A* Apprentice award to mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2024.
Mature apprentices
With a declining supply of 16 and 17-year-olds coming into the trade, mature apprentices are helping fill the gap.
Bell Group wins at Scottish Apprenticeship Awards
The employer and member of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation is dedicated to providing opportunities to people from under-represented groups and has been recognised at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards. The company won ‘Large Employer of the Year – Promoting Diversity’ at the ceremony on 8th March 2023.
First Female Apprentice at Livv
This week (6-12 February) marks National Apprenticeship Week. With the current skills shortage and the challenge of encouraging more women into construction, Merseyside housing association, Livv Housing Group, is proud to have welcomed its first female painting and decorating apprentice.
Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2023
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