Tag: Training and Development Programmes
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Gearing up to thrive in the low carbon economy
As chief executive of CECA Scotland (Civil Engineering Contractors Association), I relish the opportunity to contribute this guest article to be shared with Esteem Training’s network of clients, partners, supervisory and management candidates and SVQ ‘graduates’. Esteem Training’s working relationship with CECA Scotland stretches back well over a decade and we share many of the same values…
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Investment in training that mirrors a reputation for excellence
Much has been written regarding the talent shortfall looming for the Scottish construction industry due to the predicted departure of a significant cohort of experienced professionals eligible to retire over the next five years. It’s possible that this projected exodus of expertise may acutely impact the civil engineering sector, where large numbers of new entrants…
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Esteem commended as sole Scottish finalist in bid to be named national Training Centre of the Year
Esteem, the Glasgow-based specialists providing quality training for the UK’s construction industry, have earned a commendation as the sole Scottish contender vying to be named ‘UK and Ireland Training Centre of the Year’ under the Scottish Qualifications Authority’s (SQA) Star Awards 2019. Winners from 13 entry categories received their trophies at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery…
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26 Candidates Begin Our Next SVQ Level 4 Programme
Last week saw the start of our 4th Central SVQ Level 4: Construction Site Management programme at the Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld. The 26 candidates came from a variety of companies including Amco Giffen, Ashwood Scotland, Clancy Docwra, Procladd (Scotland) Limited, Souness & Boyne Interior Contracts Limited, P&D Scotland Ltd, Tarmac Scotland Ltd, JW Build and…
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Esteem Team Attend FMB Scotland’s Annual Dinner Dance
On Friday evening, Martina, Ian and Andy attended the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland’s Annual dinner dance at the Hilton Grosvenor in Haymarket, Edinburgh. It was a fantastic night and lovely to see so many familiar faces – including many of our customers – and to dance the night away. Martina enjoyed catching up…
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The importance of employee training and development in construction
Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients. Richard Branson Training is a prime opportunity for any business to enhance their employees knowledge, skills as well as team morale. Unfortunately, training in many cases is overlooked and pushed to the…