A college instructor loved the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board’s (ECITB) new drone course so much he went out and bought his own – and took it to Iceland to fly it over a volcano! Julian Hoile, who works for NPTC Group of Colleges in Wales, believes the use [...]
“I am convinced that without the investment and collaborative approach between NUVIA and the ECITB, the cultural shift and increased staff engagement would not have been as significant.” NUVIA, an international engineering company that specialises in services and products for nuclear environments, has seen a cultural shift in its [...]
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has received the Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) in recognition of its support for the Armed Forces community. The ERS recognises commitment and support from UK employers for Defence personnel, with the bronze, silver and gold scheme awarded [...]
A group of Aberdeen students met with employers including Global E&C, Stork and Ponticelli yesterday to share their experiences of the ECITB scholarship programme and explore employment pathways. The latest cohort of Wind Turbine Technician scholars, who began their studies last month, joined an employer-panel event at North East [...]
The ECITB is partnering with STEM Returners and the Global Underwater Hub (GUH) to pilot a new cross-sector programme aimed at supporting returners back to the workforce. STEM Returners help employers recruit, develop, and retain the best available talent, enabling highly qualified and experienced STEM professionals to re-start their [...]
Over half a million pounds will be invested in net zero-related skills development this year by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), the industry-led skills, standards and qualifications body for the engineering construction workforce. A significant part of this is a £300,000 investment in net zero funding, designed [...]
In my first 100 days as Chief Executive of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), I’ve been embarking on a tour to meet with a wide variety of stakeholders – and a common theme crops up on every visit. I’m talking about the importance of collaboration and the [...]
New Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Chief Executive Andrew Hockey was on hand to welcome the latest cohort of learners on to the Oil and Gas Technical Apprentice Programme (OGTAP) during their induction day at Forth Valley College in Scotland. He was paying a visit to the Falkirk [...]
Workers across the engineering construction industry will gain an enhanced awareness of health and safety through a new version of the CCNSG* Safety Passport course now delivered by training providers across the country. In consultation with employers and training providers, the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has launched [...]
A pilot employment programme, designed to tackle industry skills shortages and support individuals into employment in Pembrokeshire, has been hailed as a great success. Work Ready is a collaborative and co-funded programme delivered by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), local employers, the Department for Work and Pensions [...]
