The CSCS Labourer Card, also known as the CSCS Green Card, is a certification that signifies your knowledge of health and safety within a construction environment. Holding one of these cards means you are qualified to work on a construction site within the UK. The Labourer Card is valid for only 5 years. Candidates will …
Rebuilding Confidence After a Career Setback Karen’s local Job Centre referred her to us as she was looking to return to work. Despite being on limited capability and not required to look for work, Karen eagerly pursued getting back into employment. Her Key Worker at CEIS Ayrshire, Ian, offered the support and advice she needed …
Kirsty re-engaged with CEIS Ayrshire after leaving her previous job. She needed her CV updated and was looking for further employability support. Being a single parent, Kirsty needed a job that would suit her circumstances. She expressed that part-time would be best but could take full-time if the hours could work around her family. Ian, …
Education and professional development are a constantly evolving landscape. In years past, you would need to attend in-person training sessions, which would often be a struggle due to other commitments. Not everyone was able to carve out time from their busy lives to commute and spend hours, days, weeks, or maybe months to attend training …
Gary registered with CEIS Ayrshire in March 2024. He had a lengthy background in Sales and was hoping to find a new and exciting role different from the type of job he had worked in for many years. He was finding it difficult to find suitable employment that would work around his family commitments. During …
CEIS Dumfries and Galloway have been running various employability support programmes within the area. Two programmes have been to help candidates get the training and employment support they need to enter the job market. For those furthest removed from employment, we have the Routeway 2 programme, a 4-week programme aimed at building foundational skills and …
David began his engagement with CEIS Ayrshire in September 2023 with the aim of securing employment in the Construction/Warehouse sectors. Upon registering, his Key Worker, Steven, devised an action plan tailored to his needs. This plan included updating his CV, participating in our online Skills and Qualities workshop, and successfully completing the online Workplace Health …
Are you considering a career in construction or already working in the industry? If so, you might have come across the term “CSCS card” and wondered whether it is necessary for your job. The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card is more than just a piece of plastic; it is a valuable credential that can …
In today’s dynamic job market, finding employment can be a daunting task, especially for individuals who may require additional support or training. At CEIS Dumfries & Galloway we believe in supporting individuals with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in their careers. Through our specialised training programmes, we aim to bridge the gap …
Roan aged 17, registered with CEIS Ayrshire on our employability programme in mid-October 2023. He was open to options about his career choices and was keen to join the Level Up training course to get support with finding a career path that was right for him. Roan successfully completed the Level Up programme where he …
