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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:20:16 +0000

Campaigning electrotechnical body SELECT welcomes announcement by the Scottish Government of a review of contribution rates for Modern Apprenticeships

Move follows intensive lobbying by Scotland’s largest construction trade association for increase in funding for essential training SELECT, has welcomed this week’s announcement by the…

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Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:13:12 +0000

SELECT encourages more women to follow in the footsteps of Scottish skills champion Ellis and choosethe electrotechnical industry as a rewarding career

Ahead of International Women’s Day, trade association says steady upturn in female recruits reflects its own experience of women rising through the sector As International…

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Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:05:03 +0000

SELECT welcomes Amendment 4 – and encourages Members to get up to speed with latest essential electrotechnical updates

Campaigning electrotechnical trade body SELECT has welcomed the latest amendment to industry regulations and encouraged its members to familiarise themselves with the updates to ensure…

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Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:33:40 +0000

Campaigning trade body SELECT honours fellow electrical trade association ECA with Lifetime Achievement Award at 125th Anniversary Grand Ball

SELECT President Mike Stark pays tribute to ECA as “a close friend and a younger sister” as part of the Scottish organisation’s celebrations The Electrical…

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Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:20:18 +0100

Bright young spark Callan White is crowned SJIB Apprentice of the Year 2025 as ceremony celebrates the cream of Scottish electrical talent

A talented young electrician has been rewarded for his outstanding commitment and skill after being crowned Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year…

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Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:33:33 +0100

SELECT welcomes new agreement between SJIB and NET which cements longstanding commitment to apprentice training

Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has welcomed a new agreement which strengthens the ongoing relationship for electrical apprentice training in Scotland. The Scottish Joint…

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Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:09:44 +0100

Trade body SELECT says apprentice funding gap is unacceptable and ‘two-tier system’ could lead to reduction in recruitment

Scotland’s largest construction association says latest increase in England to £23,000 per apprentice dwarfs the current funding for Scottish learners Scotland could suffer the loss…

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Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:51:15 +0100

Scotland needs Double the Number of Electricians to hit Net Zero

Professor Sean Smith tells new SELECT podcast that a ‘golden travel ticket’ awaits properly trained professionals joining the green energy revolution Scotland needs double the…

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Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:50:26 +0100

SELECT and SECTT support proposed changesto apprenticeship training “in principle” but seek improved accountability and transparency

Electrical bodies give views on government plans to move apprenticeship funding from Skills Development Scotland to Scottish Funding Council Scotland’s leading electrical training bodies have…

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Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:57:18 +0000

Scotland’s first female electrical apprentice was in 1988 and she is star of new video released by SELECT for Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025

Heather Fleming tells trade association how apprenticeshipset her on the path to a successful career 37 years ago Campaigning trade association SELECT has tracked down…

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Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:48:48 +0100

SELECT welcomes suspension of college lecturers’ strike after asking member firms to lobby MSPs and avoid “devastating impact” on young electrical apprentices

Scotland’s biggest trade association, SELECT, has welcomed the suspension of strike action by college lecturers that will allow electrical apprentices to continue their essential studies.…

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Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:30:00 +0100

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Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:11:10 +0100

Experienced MSPs voice their support for regulation of the electrical industry in new SELECT podcast which also shares an insight into the European perspective

Politicians demonstrate how cross-party backing is building for protection of title as Sparks’ Remarks also discusses the situation in France and Germany MSPs from across…

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Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:12:55 +0100

Print Scotland’s President congratulates high achievers at ninth annual Apprentice of the Year Awards and urges aspiring young people to consider it a great career choice

The ninth annual Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year awards which recognises the achievements of print apprentices and their potential to secure the future health…

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Mon, 13 May 2024 15:08:33 +0100

SELECT and SECTT congratulate Danny McBean as he’s picked for Team UK at WorldSkills

Scotland’s leading electrical bodies have rushed to congratulate a talented young electrical apprentice who will take on the best in the world at a prestigious…

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Mon, 13 May 2024 12:18:43 +0100

Dougall Baillie Associates hail professional success of its engineering graduate apprentice Megan McGaw

Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA), the East Kilbride-based independent consulting engineer, has hailed the recent professional success of its graduate apprentice Megan McGaw. Megan, now a…

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Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:23:00 +0100

SELECT MD Alan Wilson tells listeners that there are ‘no second chances’ with electrical safety and regulation is essential for electrification of society

SELECT Managing Director Alan Wilson has told thousands of podcast listeners that there are “no second chances” with electrical safety – and it is vital…

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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:46:11 +0100

More help for apprentices and adult trainees as SELECT distributes free learning resource about protective devices to training centres across Scotland

Campaigning trade association SELECT is continuing its ongoing mission to educate and inform electricians with another important free resource aimed at apprentices and adult trainees.…

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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:17:00 +0000

Experienced engineer and up-and-coming apprentice give contrasting views of their electrical career

Experienced engineer and up-and-coming apprentice give contrasting views of their electrical careers in latest industry podcast from SECTT and SELECT Lecturer Andrew McIntosh and learner…

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Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:15:33 +0000

SELECT skills specialist Fiona Harper has been appointed to a crucial role as the new SECTT CEO, overseeing the training of electrical apprentices in Scotland

A respected industry professional who has already made a major contribution to training and skills in Scotland is to take over the running of the…

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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:44:13 +0000

Sticky Floors: Only 26% of working-class female professionals have been offered a promotion at their company

26% of female professionals from working class backgrounds have received a promotion at their current company – less than half the number of female professionals…

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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:20:21 +0000

Stokies advised to brush up on their numbers after the Spring Budget

After yesterday’s spring budget, Stokies are being urged to improve their numeracy skills to help understand what the changes mean for them. The spring budget…

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Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

SELECT celebrates International Women’s Day with new film that shows how Orkney firm is paving the way for females in the industry

Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, is preparing to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) with a new film that celebrates the work of a member…

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Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:32:55 +0000

Scotland’s leading electrical bodies herald healthy pipeline of emerging young talent for 2024 and beyond

Scotland’s leading electrical bodies herald healthy pipeline of emerging young talent for 2024 and beyond – but insist that official apprenticeship must be the only…

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Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:27:16 +0000

How forward-thinking John Clark Motor Group works with Elite Training to secure the future with modern apprenticeships in IT

Technological change has always been a factor in the automotive retail sector, but rarely has it been as fast and furious as it is now.…

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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:55:00 +0100

SELECT Managing Director Alan Wilson tells UK radio audience that electrical safety for consumers begins with a successful apprenticeship programme

SELECT Managing Director Alan Wilson has told thousands of radio listeners across the UK that proper training and apprenticeships are essential to protect the safety…

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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:26:18 +0100

Glasgow Clyde College is a cut above with first degree-level hairdressing course

Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) has launched the first degree-level certificate in hair colour and styling in partnership with world-renowned hair care company, Wella Professionals. The…

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Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:01:00 +0100

Labour's Opportunity Mission: Sector Response

Today (6th July) The Labour Party has Launched their Opportunity Mission. In this article, we have compiled the sector’s response to this launch. Labour has…

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Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:04:00 +0100

Extra support secured for Scottish electrical apprenticeships in 2023-24 after more “intense lobbying” from SECTT, SJIB and SELECT

Scotland’s leading electrical bodies are celebrating another training boost for the industry after it was confirmed that the next intake of electrical apprentices and adult…

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Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:22:00 +0100

Energy scholarship boost for Fife College pupils

Five local school pupils on a unique course aimed at encouraging girls into the energy industry have been awarded scholarships for their hard work and…

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Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:17:00 +0100

University of Strathclyde Business School & Gen+ Kicks off Year Two of First-of-its-Kind CPD Course for Secondary Schoolteachers

The innovative Gen+ programme, which encourages pupils across Scotland to be all they can be, continues to break new ground. Now in its second year,…

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Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:48:14 +0000

Liverpool child wins in National Maths Challenge by BYITC Supermaths

The British Youth International College (BYITC) has announced the 10 winners of its latest National Abacus Maths Challenge, one of whom is based in Liverpool.…

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Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:00:14 +0100

Five more Scottish schools sign-up S1 Pupils for Gen+ Leaders’ programme following highly successful pilot project

Five more Scottish schools are set to join the ground-breaking Gen+ skills and leadership programme which aims to equip and inspire the next generation of…

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Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:36:13 +0100

St Andrews becomes the latest Scottish university to seek out the benefits of SELECT membership

Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has made further inroads into the higher education sector after welcoming the University of St Andrews into membership. The…

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Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:29:18 +0100

“Faster than a calculator”: Glasgow-based mathematics programme celebrates 1,000th student – Ryan Mohanty

Schoolchildren around the world are learning a new way to calculate sums thanks to Supermaths Supermaths is an online tuition programme that teaches kids an…

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Tue, 31 May 2022 10:12:00 +0100

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Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100

Dumfries and Galloway Council appoints hub South West to deliver the new Dumfries High School

Dumfries and Galloway Council has appointed hub South West Scotland, the construction and infrastructure-focused partnership which works with local authorities and private sector enterprises in…

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Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:44:00 +0000

SELECT donates safe isolation posters and toolbox cards to help keep apprentices safe

Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, is distributing posters and handy toolbox-sized safe isolation flowcharts to remind apprentices and adult trainees of correct working practices.…

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Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:43:00 +0000

Training provider SECTT delivers £54,000 package of financial assistance to its college partners to help with rising material costs

Training provider the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) has come to the aid of facilities hit with spiralling materials costs by providing £54,000 of…

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Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:20:28 +0000

Construction work starts on £20million education and community hub in Chryston

Work on a new £20million community hub in Chryston has begun, with a turf-cutting event to mark the start of construction taking place on Monday…

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Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Unite, SECTT and SJIB salute employers for ‘nurturing and encouraging’ electrical talent as training providers celebrate record intake in Scottish Apprenticeship Week

With Scottish Apprenticeship Week (#SAW) in full swing, union leaders and training providers have praised employers for “nurturing and encouraging” young electrical talent in a…

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Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:42:00 +0000

Minister for Children and Young People visits Maybole Community Campus

Clare Haughey MSP, Minister for Children and Young People recently visited the construction site of the Maybole Community Campus. The Minister was given a tour…

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Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:29:00 +0000

Iain Winnard, Argyllshire-based SNIPEF Training Services nominee, wins “Best Plumbing Apprentice” at BPEC’s annual Awards for Excellence ceremony

Iain Winnard, a recently qualified plumber from Argyllshire, has been announced “Best Plumbing Apprentice” by British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC), the nationally recognised training organisation…

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Thu, 09 Dec 2021 11:58:35 +0000

Bright sparks Cameron and Patrick are crowned apprentices of the year by SJIB and Edmundson Electrical

Two young electricians have been recognised for their exceptional talent in the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year awards, sponsored by Edmundson…

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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:50:20 +0000

Defining where Innovation starts and stops can be a challenge for SMEs

Good morning, Please see the article below by Indeglås MD Jeanette MacIntrye about the importance of innovation when approaching projects such as the new atrium…

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Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:14:26 +0000

A movement to rewild Scotland is picking up momentum amongst students

In response to schools, colleges and universities answering calls for Scotland to become the first rewilding nation, Simon Carter, Director at RM Education explains that following…

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Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:05:18 +0000

hub South West Scotland Ltd appoint new Chief Executive

hub South West Scotland (@hubswscotland) Ltd appoint new Chief Executive Michael Ross has been appointed to be the new chief executive of hub South West…

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Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:21:27 +0000

New climate change accountability global ecosystem stands out from the crowd as it is specially selected for presentation at COP26

A new technology platform which takes a huge step towards meaningful global climate change accountability has been specially selected for presentation as world leaders gather…

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Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:30:41 +0100

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Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:26:55 +0100